Legal Question in Workers Comp in Pennsylvania
in PA, if I subpeona a co-worker for a WC hearing,does the employer have to allow that employee to go and can they(employer) hold that against them?
Asked on 9/13/10, 7:09 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ronald Calhoon
calhoon & associates, p.c.
If they don't let the employee go they are in contempt and if they retailiate they can be sued by the employee. PA Courts have held that requesting an co-worker to appear at a workers' comp hearing is within the public policy exception allowing suit for wrongful discharge.
Answered on 9/21/10, 7:14 pm
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