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How much do employers look at past worker's comp claims?
Asked by Talltecs G
I have been on worker's comp for over a year now. I fell at work and ended up on blood thinners. It's starting to look like this may be permanent. My job is driving me crazy and I was wondering, is this worker's comp claim going to count against me if I go looking for another job? This is an open claim and will probably stay open for the rest of my life at this point. Will that matter to new employer's? And if I go to a different company, does the old one still have to pay for the worker's comp claim?
Asked by Talltecs G
I have been on worker's comp for over a year now. I fell at work and ended up on blood thinners. It's starting to look like this may be permanent. My job is driving me crazy and I was wondering, is this worker's comp claim going to count against me if I go looking for another job? This is an open claim and will probably stay open for the rest of my life at this point. Will that matter to new employer's? And if I go to a different company, does the old one still have to pay for the worker's comp claim?
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Of course they look at it, come on, wouldn't you? Yes they can ask questions about the open claim and it is NOT illegal in any way. If the company is considering taking you on as their new asset they have every right to be informed about your liability as it may become theirs at some point. Many employers don't care if you have an open claim if you are up front with them, and I am one of those employers. I prefer to bring someone on board because they can do the job now better than anyone else and they started off by being honest and real. I am much more inclined to give that person the position and make concessions for their situation.
Of course they look at it, come on, wouldn't you? Yes they can ask questions about the open claim and it is NOT illegal in any way. If the company is considering taking you on as their new asset they have every right to be informed about your liability as it may become theirs at some point. Many employers don't care if you have an open claim if you are up front with them, and I am one of those employers. I prefer to bring someone on board because they can do the job now better than anyone else and they started off by being honest and real. I am much more inclined to give that person the position and make concessions for their situation.
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I had a worker comp claim that was turned down, which was wrong in my opinion, but the new company i worked for didn;t give a shit.
Answered by reichmanix
Answered by reichmanix
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There ARE reports that employers can pull which will show a history of Work Comp claims, but it is ILLEGAL to use it in a hiring decision. That doesn't mean they won't, but it's not commonly used.
If you ever suspect that this is used against you (because it typically won't be pulled until after you've been offered a job and have answered medical questions) then you will have legal recourse.
My only caution would be not to mention it in interviews... (and no its not legal for the employer to ask about either) you'd be amazed HOW MANY people tell me in interviews they've filed WC with a former employer in an effort to put everything on the table.
Answered by thealphafemme
Answered by thealphafemme
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