Yes. Kentucky workers compensation law makes it unlawful to retaliate against an employee because he or she has filed a claim for Kentucky workers compensation benefits or indicated that they intend to file a claim for Kentucky workers compensation benefits. The law is KRS 342.197.

Does an employee have any protection against retaliation for filing a claim for Kentucky workers compensation benefits?

 

A: Yes.  Kentucky workers compensation law makes it unlawful to retaliate against an employee because he or she has filed a claim for Kentucky workers compensation benefits or indicated that they intend to file a claim for Kentucky workers compensation benefits.  The law is KRS 342.197.