Can an employer punish you for reporting an injury that is only  a minor first aid.?
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No. An employer can counsel and discipline an employee for not following safety rules and procedures that the employee has received instruction in. For example, if the employee was trained or informed to use a crosswalk and not walk on the road because it is dangerous and the employee did it anyway, she can be disciplined.\n\nOn the other hand, if your friend tripped on a pothole in the road then it is the employer's responsibility to correct the hazard if it has been reported to him.\n\nAdditionally, an employee can not be discriminated against or discharged for reporting safety violations or concerns. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) enforces these rules.\n\nFinally your employer must report all accidents that result in medical treatment or lost time to OSHA. Most companies require employees to report all accidents in-case the injury gets worse and later requires medical treatment.\n\nYou can report these violation directly and anonymously to OSHA.
539257
You shouldn't expect any compensation because it was an accident.  No one's fault, but yours, for not being careful.  This accident you caused will make you much more careful in the future - think of it as one of life's lessons and move on.
716396
When you injure yourself in any way.It is advisable to discus the situation with your doctor and employer.If you had a work related injury the company would'nt want you to aggravate that injury and would generally put you to work(light duties)out of harms way.Now a non related injury(work)is a difficult situation for the employer As if you aggravate the injury,no matter what your duties are they(employer)are fully liable.So they do have the right to deny you work.In fact they can direct you to get medical clearance from thier doctor or a medical pratitioner acting on thier behalf
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Sounds like something you need to discuss with your doctor.  Your employer may require something from the doc stating your health does not prevent you from performing the job duties required  of you.
815309
It depends.  If you had a work related injury, then you must file a workers compensation claim.  If you are unable to work for and injury or a disability other than work related, than you are entitled to state disability benefits.
252164
It depends on the complaint.  If someone is in danger of injury from something the faculty is doing you should report to the police.  If the service you received was not satisfactory you should first talk to the administrator for the facility.  If you don't get the help you are looking for then you can list a complaint with your states department of health and human services
527673
If you hired directly by the contractor (not as a subcontractor but as an employee) then the contractor is required to pay for the injuries. If they contractor did not carry worker's compensation insurance, I would consult with an attorney and find out what rights you have in the state you're in. Good luck!
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yes if it is a problem for them, they can do that. look at your companies policy first to see if they can punish you or not, it should vary from company to company
258036
If a doctor has released you to go back to your job, but there is no work, that means you are laid-off, or unemployed, so you should be able to collect unemployment.  You should have gotten a works man's comp for the time you missed while injured!  If you suspect that they are not letting you back for a reason, then maybe you should see a lawyer!
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actually I just had a training session on this, if your carpal tunnel is permananent they have to treat it as a disability, however if it is a temporary condition usually compared to a broken leg, then your employer is required to make reasonable accomodation for you. As far as other employers when asked why you need to explain. If you are the best qualified then you should be hired, I think you and the poster that was fired after the 12 weeks needs to contact the EEOC and have them do an investigation. Most companies do not want to have them involved and are ready to settle, also FYI if they are found negligible you are eligible for $300,000 for each incident.
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It depends... Last winter I had a last fall on the stairs because they were icy and  guys had not got to that building to building to put ice melt down... we had to pay for all the medical expenses (probably could have been held liable for more). \n\nYou need to report it to the manager ASAP, the lady that I was dealing with called me while she was still laying on the stairs.
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You are on limited duty because..... \n\nIf accident at work, your covered under worker compensation, and company should respect the limitations.  On the other hand, if you were injured off the job, or contacted some illness that required limited duty, you have certain obligations not to engage in any activity which would endanger your health or aggravate your condition.\n\nIf your supervisor insists that you perform work which you and your doctor feel would be detrimental to your well-being, then I would recommend that you tell the supervisor that you are refusing due to health condition, and that if s/he persists in threatening you, that you will exercise your options - legal and otherwise.
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Yes. If you are out to prove that your injuries were the result of negligence by management, you are going to have to prove that your working conditions and those of other people who have similar job assignments inevitably lead to those surgeries. If however, you are the only one who keeps needing surgeries and everyone else is fine, then management can reasonably argue that you are simply a klutz and incompetence on your part is the primary cause of your injuries.
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Sounds awful, mate. You do have a chance with this but, as ever, the devil's in the detail.\n\nWitnesses to poor working practices would help but aren't essential. Your employer was required by law to publish and comply with a Health and Safety Policy Statement, setting out company policy to ensure safe systems of work. If they were as slipshod with the paperwork as they obviously were on the job then that improves your chances dramatically. Essentially they would then have difficulty in demonstrating - as they will probably try to pretend - that they were a conscientious employer who took all reasonable steps to discharge their duty of care towards you. A court would instead infer a cavalier or inadequate regard to health and safety. \n\nAlso what, if any, health and safety element was included in your induction training for the job ? If little or none that could again easily lead to the inference that they have failed in duty of care.\n\nEven if the employer can tick both of these boxes, you aren't lost. Your medical evidence should not only support the injuries you've suffered but establish a timeline for the development of your condition. Taken together with the statement you've prepared the inference will clearly be that your condition is attributable to the workplace. Causation is obviously very important here and they may try to suggest that your condition is due to other factors. Alternative causation is an old favourite and can range from the obvious - any birth defects, ever in a road accident - to the bizarre. Once had a case like this where wheelchair using client was asked ' I understand you're a keen parachutist ' - the brief was reading the wrong file ! Your evidence together with the medical timeline consistent with workplace causation should be enough to defeat anything like this.\n\nSo, yes, this can be done without direct witnesses from the job. As the others have said these things tend to be a real grind and are rarely resolved quickly. Still, don't be completely disheartened, they might realise they're on a loser and offer a settlement, rather than take the hit on legal costs. Unfortunately it is more common for employers to play these things long in the hope that you do become disheartened and withdraw. \n\nFor what it's worth you do seem to have a reasonable case and it would be a shame to give up on it, especially since you've already shown a lot of perseverance to get this far. Bad employers like this should be brought to book and you deserve some acknowledgement of what you've been put through with this. All the very best with the case.
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Yes, if you were injured and unable to work and not compensated by your employer.\n\nAlso, if you weren't employed but hired someone to do your household chores you could claim that cost.
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You are supposed to report it to your employer, he is supposed to take you to a clinic the employer uses for work related injuries. If the employer does not report it and give the employee a copy, then the employee should report it as soon as possible to the state.
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loook at the document which awarded you money and make sure there is no disclaimer stating that this is the only compensation that you can receive. next call a free consulation lawyer and see what he says.  most lawyers who work in personal injury charge a 33% fee and some will not charge you if they dont collect something for you,  good luck and good health