- Laid Off on Workers’ Comp: Your Rights and Benefits You were hurt at work in Pennsylvania, and now you’re either on total disability or a light-duty job. Suddenly, you’ve been laid off due to a company restructuring or a lack of work. You may be wondering how this affects your workers’ compensation benefits. This video will explain what happens when you are laid off while on workers’ comp.
- Reinstatement of Total Disability Benefits: We’ll explain the general rule: If you are laid off from a light-duty job that you were performing, your workers’ compensation benefits will likely be reinstated at the total disability rate.
- The “Job Loss” Is Not Your Fault: We’ll clarify why this happens. The law recognizes that your inability to work is not the reason for the layoff; the employer’s economic decision is. Therefore, you should not be penalized for a situation outside of your control.
- The Process: We’ll explain that the insurance company may not automatically reinstate your benefits. You or your lawyer may need to file a petition to have your total disability benefits reinstated.
- Was the Layoff Legitimate? We’ll also touch on a key question: Was the layoff legitimate, or was it a veiled attempt to fire you for your workers’ compensation claim? This is an area where a lawyer’s expertise is crucial, as they can investigate the circumstances of your layoff to determine if it was a form of illegal retaliation.
This video is for any injured worker in Pennsylvania who has been laid off while receiving workers’ compensation benefits. We’ll give you the information you need to protect your income.