Q: Is it illegal to tell worker ro wait for day off to seek medical attention and tell worker they can't file workers comp
They can't file the claim because it will take from his bonus. The injury happened at work , during buisness hours.
A: Telling workers not to report an injury is a "No, No"! Once your employer know of the injury it is its duty to report the injury to the carrier and file the paperwork, even if the employee begs it not to report the injury if it is a lost time injury. Protect yourself by giving written notice so employer cannot deny knowledge.
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