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    Question Proof of Discrimination in Missouri

    What if one has proof that an employer discriminated against employee for exercising compensation rights? Would that person be able to file civil action suit for damages? If so, how much? Would that also include compensation for pain & suffering?

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    Default Re: Proof of Discrimination in Missouri

    You mean, worker's compensation rights?

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    Default Re: Proof of Discrimination in Missouri

    Yes, WC rights.

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    Default Re: Proof of Discrimination in Missouri

    Missouri law provides,
    Quote Quoting Missouri Workers Compensation Law, § 287.780 - Discrimination because of exercising compensation rights prohibited - civil action for damages.
    No employer or agent shall discharge or in any way discriminate against any employee for exercising any of his rights under this chapter. Any employee who has been discharged or discriminated against shall have a civil action for damages against his employer.
    You should seek help from a lawyer to pursue any such claim.

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    Default Re: Proof of Discrimination in Missouri

    Quote Quoting Mr. Knowitall
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    Missouri law provides,
    You should seek help from a lawyer to pursue any such claim.

    If the discrimination is factual, does one have to be discharged in order to have civil suit? What are the time limits?

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    Default Re: Proof of Discrimination in Missouri

    The statute does not require discharge. It requires only discrimination for exercise of the injured worker's W/C rights. I would suggest contacting a local lawyer about the time limits for taking action against the employer.

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