Employment Rights of the Injured Employee
III. The Florida Workers' Compensation Statute Anti Retaliation Provision
Section 440.205 of Florida Statutes prohibits discrimination against employees who file a workers' compensation claim.
Sometimes, employers seek to terminate injured employees from their workforce in order to reduce their workers' compensation and health care liability.
Oftentimes, this is accomplished by utilizing a pretextual (false) reason for termination of the employee. Such action is unlawful and challengeable under this Florida statute.
Remedies available include reinstatement of employment, the right to lost wages, compensatory damages, plus attorney's fees and costs.