In addition:

• You must not be “gainfully” employed
• You must be under a “disability” which has lasted or is expected to last 12 months
• You must have a “disability” which is severe enough to keep you from doing your past job or any other jobs in the local or national economy

All of the terms in quotations are legal terms which need to be explained by an attorney familiar with Social Security Regulations. Call us toll-free at (866) 763-0786 for your FREE consultation, and to see if we can help you with your claim.

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The answer is…No!

Oklahoma law prohibits firing an employee for filing a workers’ compensation claim or for hiring a lawyer to assist with a claim. The law also prohibits the firing of a fellow employee who testifies in court on your behalf. An employer who violates this law can be sued for damages.

In addition to your workers’ compensation rights, federal law (the American Disabilities Act) also prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee as the result of a disability.  If your injury causes a disability, your employer must attempt to allow you to return to work even if certain accommodations must be made because of your injury.  An employer cannot simply refuse to allow you to return to your job because of your injury. And an employer cannot simply refuse to allow you to return to your job because of your disability, unless you cannot perform your job without a reasonable accommodation.

If an employer refuses to offer accommodations, or terminates your employment, you may be entitled to damages. Pursuing claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act can be very complicated and requires that the employee first meet certain administrative requirements before actually going to court. Therefore, it is important to discuss your prospective case with an attorney knowledgeable in this area of the law immediately.

If you feel you are being mistreated, or need help with your worker’s compensation claim, call us at (866) 763-0786.

If you’re hurt, we can help.