Defending Against Claims of Retaliation for Filing Workers’ Compensation

Allegations of retaliation arising from a workers' compensation claim can create significant exposure for employers, even when the underlying claim lacks merit. In New York, Workers' Compensation Law (WCL) § 120 prohibits employers from discharging, refusing to reinstate, or otherwise discriminating against an employee because the employee filed, attempted to file, or...
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