Will I lose my job if I claim against my employer?

If you have been injured in an accident at work or have contracted an illness through the job that you do, it’s understandable that you may feel reluctant to claim the compensation you deserve for fear of victimisation or even losing your job.

The fact is that accidents at work are common and your employer is required to have employer’s liability insurance to cover against compensation claims employees make for injuries sustained at work. Your claim will be handled by your employer’s insurance company.

There are employment laws which your employer must abide by which protect you from harassment, bullying and unfair dismissal.