If you have been injured at work in the state of Illinois, you may be worried about more than your recovery – you may fear you will lose your job when you file a workers’ compensation claim. Many employees are hesitant to report injuries because they fear retaliation from their employer, or they are unsure of their rights.
Illinois law (820 ILCS 305) does protect workers from being fired for seeking workers’ compensation benefits, but the legal protections are not absolute. It can be extremely helpful to speak to a Joliet, IL workers’ compensation attorney to find out where you stand, what you need to know about your rights, the limits to the protections in the state, and what to do if you believe you have been wrongfully terminated.