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Report Workers' Comp Discrimination

Do you believe your employer is discriminating against you because you were injured on the job?
If so, you have rights under Washington law: Your employer may not discriminate or retaliate against you for: Filing a claim for a workplace injury. Saying that you plan to file a claim. Seeking all the workers’ compensation benefits to which you are entitled.

Questions workers have: What is considered employer retaliation or discrimination after you have filed a workplace injury claim? Firing you or laying you off. Demoting you or assigning you to an undesirable shift. Refusing to adjust your job duties to meet the light-duty restrictions ordered by your doctor. Denying you a promotion. Reducing your wages and/or benefits. Note: The law does not consider the above actions to be employer discrimination if you have: Failed to learn and follow safety or health rules. Not followed your employer’s policies. Numerous on-the-job injuries. For more information, see: Workers' Compensation Discrimination How do you file a complaint? Contact L&I: We can help you determine if you have been discriminated against. Call 360-902-6568. Obtain a complaint form (in English or Spanish): On the web at www.LNI.wa.gov/forms/pdf/262009af.pdf OR From your local L&I office. Note: We also will accept complaints in a written letter. However, we encourage you to use the form. It will show you exactly what information we need. Mail your completed complaint form to: Department of Labor & Industries PO Box 44277 Olympia, WA 98504-4277 Or, if you wish, mail to any representative of the Department of Labor & Industries, such as a customer service representative or claim manager.

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