In this video, attorney David Daggett of Daggett Shuler Law answers the question: Can My Employer Punish Me or Threaten to Punish Me for Filing a Workmen's Compensation Claim? When an employee is injured at work, there is always a fear that the employer will retaliate against them in some way. The law provides that you cannot be punished, harassed, or fired simply for making a workmens' comp claim. The problem is North Carolina is an employment at will state; so an employer can discharge an employee for any reason they want to, and when you file a claim, there is always the potential that this could occur. Consult with an attorney immediately, understand your rights, and understand how to weave through the workmens' comp process in order to put yourself in the best position possible to preserve your future employment.
