Election of Remedies: How Do I Decide Between a Wrongful Termination or Worker’s Compensation Claim?
It is an unfortunate and all too common reality: a hard working employee gets injured at work, and then faces termination. The employee tries to work through their limitations, but their employer just does not respect what they can and cannot do, demanding the same tasks as before the injury. If this sounds like your situation, what are your rights and options? When an employee is injured at work, their medical bills and lost wages from missed time working are covered by worker’s compensation. Worker’s compensation is a type of insurance that many employers are required by law to carry. While a claim may be initially denied, a denial can be appealed to the New Hampshire Department of Labor and be overturned. Awards include payment…
