Legal Question in Personal Injury in Missouri

Hi. I am a Missouri injury attorney that handles workers' compensation claims in most parts of the state. It is not legal for an employer to terminate or take adverse action against an employee strictly in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim, or suffering an on-the-job injury. A few additional details would be needed to provide a more accurate assessment. What is the length of your suspension? Did the doctor diagnose you with any problems with your hand and/or shoulder? Did the doctor request that you follow-up with him or her, or seek further medical treatment? Also, did the employer cite a reason for your suspension? A claim against an employer for taking adverse action for filing a workers' compensation claim is known as a "retaliatory discharge" suit, and involves proving that the adverse action was solely a result of the on-the-job injury. I can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you.

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