{"id":6006,"date":"2026-07-27T21:36:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T21:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/blog\/can-an-employer-fire-a-worker-on-workers-comp-in-missouri\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T21:36:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T21:36:39","slug":"can-an-employer-fire-a-worker-on-workers-comp-in-missouri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/can-an-employer-fire-a-worker-on-workers-comp-in-missouri\/","title":{"rendered":"Can an Employer Fire a Worker on Workers&#8217; Comp in Missouri?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">\u00cdndice<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/can-an-employer-fire-a-worker-on-workers-comp-in-missouri\/#understanding-your-job-security-after-a-work-injury-in-missouri\" >Understanding Your Job Security After a Work Injury in Missouri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/can-an-employer-fire-a-worker-on-workers-comp-in-missouri\/#can-you-be-fired-while-on-workers-comp-in-missouri\" >Can You Be Fired While on Workers Comp in Missouri?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/can-an-employer-fire-a-worker-on-workers-comp-in-missouri\/#how-missouris-at-will-employment-rule-fits-in\" >How Missouri&#8217;s At-Will Employment Rule Fits In<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/can-an-employer-fire-a-worker-on-workers-comp-in-missouri\/#what-the-%22motivating-factor%22-standard-really-means\" >What the &quot;Motivating Factor&quot; Standard Really Means<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/can-an-employer-fire-a-worker-on-workers-comp-in-missouri\/#what-counts-as-retaliation-under-section-287780\" >What Counts as Retaliation Under Section 287.780<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/can-an-employer-fire-a-worker-on-workers-comp-in-missouri\/#the-difference-between-your-benefits-claim-and-a-retaliation-lawsuit\" >The Difference Between Your Benefits Claim and a Retaliation Lawsuit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/can-an-employer-fire-a-worker-on-workers-comp-in-missouri\/#what-damages-you-may-recover-in-a-retaliation-case\" >What Damages You May Recover in a Retaliation Case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/can-an-employer-fire-a-worker-on-workers-comp-in-missouri\/#how-a-kansas-city-attorney-can-help-protect-your-rights\" >How a Kansas City Attorney Can Help Protect Your Rights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/can-an-employer-fire-a-worker-on-workers-comp-in-missouri\/#frequently-asked-questions\" >Preguntas frecuentes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/can-an-employer-fire-a-worker-on-workers-comp-in-missouri\/#standing-up-for-injured-workers-across-the-northland\" >Standing Up for Injured Workers Across the Northland<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"understanding-your-job-security-after-a-work-injury-in-missouri\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"understanding-your-job-security-after-a-work-injury-in-missouri\"><\/span>Understanding Your Job Security After a Work Injury in Missouri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong> <em>In Missouri, employers can fire workers on workers&#8217; compensation because the state follows at-will employment, but they cannot legally fire you for exercising your workers&#8217; comp rights. Under Section 287.780, retaliation is unlawful when your claim is the &quot;motivating factor&quot; behind discharge or adverse actions like demotion, pay cuts, or reduced hours. Your benefits claim through the Missouri Division of Workers&#8217; Compensation is separate from a retaliation lawsuit filed in civil court, which may allow compensatory and possibly punitive damages. These cases turn on timing, documentation, and how similar employees were treated, making strong evidence essential. Deadlines differ between the two processes, so acting quickly matters. Speaking with a Kansas City work injury attorney early helps protect your rights.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting hurt on the job is stressful enough without worrying about losing your paycheck.<\/strong> Many workers across Kansas City call us with the same fear: filing a claim will cost them their job. Missouri law gives you real protection, but that protection has limits worth understanding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>At Northland Injury Law, we provide answers in plain language, not legal jargon.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re facing a denied claim, delayed benefits, or sudden workplace changes after reporting an injury, our team is ready to talk. Call us at <a href=\"tel:8164004878\">816-400-4878<\/a>, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/\">Ley de lesiones de Northland<\/a>, or reach out through our <a href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/contacto\/\">contact us page<\/a> to get answers today.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fp-blog-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/2026\/06\/26\/f94ae69f-eb31-4a9c-8ffd-8b9c62047133\/missouri_workers_comp_claim_form_and_injury_brace_kansas_city.jpg\" title=\"Missouri Workers Comp Claim Form and Injury Brace Kansas City\" alt=\"Missouri Workers Compensation Claim Form and wrist brace on wooden desk\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block; margin: 1.5em 0; border-radius:12px;\"><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-be-fired-while-on-workers-comp-in-missouri\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-be-fired-while-on-workers-comp-in-missouri\"><\/span>Can You Be Fired While on Workers Comp in Missouri?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yes, an employer generally can fire a worker on workers&#8217; compensation, but not because that worker exercised their compensation rights.<\/strong> This distinction is crucial. Missouri is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can typically end employment for many reasons or no reason at all. What they cannot do is use your injury claim as the reason.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Missouri law prohibits retaliation.<\/strong> En <a href=\"https:\/\/revisor.mo.gov\/main\/PageSelect.aspx?section=287.780&amp;bid=34660&amp;hl=\">Section 287.780 of the Missouri Revised Statutes<\/a>, no employer may discharge or discriminate against an employee for exercising workers&#8217; compensation rights when that exercise is the &quot;motivating factor&quot; in the discharge or discrimination. The legal question is rarely whether you can be fired, it&#8217;s <em>why<\/em> you were let go.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip: Write down the date you reported your injury and the date of any negative workplace change. A dated timeline is one of the most useful tools your attorney can have.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-missouris-at-will-employment-rule-fits-in\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-missouris-at-will-employment-rule-fits-in\"><\/span>How Missouri&#8217;s At-Will Employment Rule Fits In<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Missouri follows at-will employment, and workers&#8217; compensation law doesn&#8217;t erase it.<\/strong> En <em>Crabtree v. Bugby<\/em>, 967 S.W.2d 66 (Mo. banc 1998), the court held that the retaliation law provides a limited exception to at-will employment but doesn&#8217;t abolish the doctrine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>That word &quot;limited&quot; matters.<\/strong> Your employer can still discipline or terminate you for legitimate reasons, such as documented performance problems, company restructuring, or attendance policies applied equally to all employees. Protection kicks in only when your claim becomes the driving reason behind adverse action. Because these cases turn on subtle facts, speak with a <a href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/puede-ser-despedido-mientras-que-en-la-compensacion-de-trabajadores-en-missouri\/\">Kansas City work injury lawyer<\/a> early, before evidence fades.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-the-motivating-factor-standard-really-means\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-the-%22motivating-factor%22-standard-really-means\"><\/span>What the &quot;Motivating Factor&quot; Standard Really Means<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The motivating factor standard defines when retaliation crosses the legal line.<\/strong> Under the statute, &quot;motivating factor&quot; means your exercise of workers&#8217; compensation rights actually played a role in the discharge or discrimination and had a determinative influence on it. This standard became effective August 28, 2017.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You generally don&#8217;t have to prove your claim was the <em>only<\/em> reason for firing.<\/strong> However, you must show it was a real and determining reason. Courts consider timing, shifting employer explanations, and how similar employees were treated.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip: Save emails, text messages, and write-ups from before and after your injury report. A change in tone or sudden new criticism right after a claim can become important evidence.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-counts-as-retaliation-under-section-287.780\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-counts-as-retaliation-under-section-287780\"><\/span>What Counts as Retaliation Under Section 287.780<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Retaliation extends beyond outright firing.<\/strong> The statute prohibits both discharge and discrimination tied to protected activity, including various adverse actions that punish you for getting hurt and speaking up.<\/p>\n<p>Common examples we see across the Northland include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sudden termination shortly after reporting an injury or filing a claim<\/li>\n<li>Demotion, pay cut, or reduced hours following protected activity<\/li>\n<li>Reassignment to undesirable shifts or tasks as apparent punishment<\/li>\n<li>New, unexplained discipline beginning only after a claim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Not every negative workplace event qualifies as unlawful retaliation.<\/strong> Outcomes depend on specific facts, documentation, and credibility. This is why careful review of your situation matters before drawing conclusions.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"the-difference-between-your-benefits-claim-and-a-retaliation-lawsuit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-difference-between-your-benefits-claim-and-a-retaliation-lawsuit\"><\/span>The Difference Between Your Benefits Claim and a Retaliation Lawsuit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Your workers&#8217; compensation benefits claim and a retaliation lawsuit are separate legal paths.<\/strong> Your benefits claim is handled through the <a href=\"https:\/\/labor.mo.gov\/dwc\">Missouri Divisi\u00f3n de Indemnizaci\u00f3n de los Trabajadores<\/a>, which ensures workers receive entitled benefits under state law.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A retaliation case is a civil action against your employer.<\/strong> Section 287.780 provides that employees discharged or discriminated against in violation of the statute have a civil action for damages. Pursuing one doesn&#8217;t automatically resolve the other, and the processes follow different rules and timelines.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-damages-you-may-recover-in-a-retaliation-case\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-damages-you-may-recover-in-a-retaliation-case\"><\/span>What Damages You May Recover in a Retaliation Case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>A successful retaliation claim may allow damages beyond compensation benefits.<\/strong> Because the civil action stands alone, remedies differ from medical and wage benefits handled by the Division. Damages can include compensatory amounts for lost wages and harm caused, and in certain circumstances, punitive damages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The table below compares the two systems:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1rem\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold\">Issue<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold\">Benefits Claim (Division)<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold\">Retaliation Lawsuit (Civil Court)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Where it is decided<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Missouri Divisi\u00f3n de Indemnizaci\u00f3n de los Trabajadores<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Civil court<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Who decides<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Administrative Law Judges approve settlements or issue awards<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Judge or jury<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Focus<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Medical care and wage-replacement benefits<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Damages for wrongful discharge or discrimination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Possible recovery<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Permanent benefits allowed by Missouri law<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Compensatory and possibly punitive damages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Administrative Law Judges approve settlements or issue awards after hearings relating to permanent benefits.<\/strong> That authority centers on your benefits, not retaliation claims. Keeping these roles distinct helps you avoid thinking one filing covers everything.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip: If you believe you were fired for filing a claim, don&#8217;t sign a severance agreement or release without review. Some agreements ask you to give up rights you may not realize you have.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-a-kansas-city-attorney-can-help-protect-your-rights\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-a-kansas-city-attorney-can-help-protect-your-rights\"><\/span>How a Kansas City Attorney Can Help Protect Your Rights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Workers&#8217; compensation in Missouri covers more situations than many expect.<\/strong> Coverage can extend to occupational diseases, physical injuries, and psychological injuries when work is the prevailing factor. Employers with five or more employees must carry workers&#8217; compensation insurance, and construction industry employers need it with even one employee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our team at Northland Injury Law has over 50 years of combined attorney experience helping injured workers across Kansas City.<\/strong> We&#8217;ve been voted #1 Accident Lawyer and Best of the Northland. From slips and falls in Liberty to repetitive stress injuries in Gladstone and machinery accidents around St. Joseph, we keep you informed at every step. Learn more about how a trusted <a href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/abogado-de-compensacion-de-trabajadores-de-kansas-city\/\">Missouri workers comp retaliation<\/a> advocate can support your case.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span>Preguntas frecuentes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 id=\"can-you-be-fired-while-on-workers-comp-if-your-employer-says-it-was-for-performance\">1. Can you be fired while on workers comp if your employer says it was for performance?<\/h4>\n<p><strong>An employer may cite performance, but the real test is the true motivation.<\/strong> If your claim was a motivating factor under Section 287.780, the stated reason may not hold. Courts examine timing, documentation, and how others were treated.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"how-long-do-i-have-to-bring-a-missouri-workers-comp-retaliation-claim\">2. How long do I have to bring a Missouri workers comp retaliation claim?<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Deadlines apply and courts interpret them strictly.<\/strong> Civil retaliation claims and benefits claims follow different timelines. Speaking with an attorney promptly protects your options before deadlines pass.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"does-filing-a-claim-through-the-division-protect-me-from-being-fired\">3. Does filing a claim through the Division protect me from being fired?<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Filing a claim doesn&#8217;t prevent termination but triggers retaliation statute protections.<\/strong> Your employer cannot lawfully fire you because you filed. At-will doctrine still allows termination for legitimate, unrelated reasons.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"what-evidence-helps-prove-wrongful-termination-tied-to-workers-comp\">4. What evidence helps prove wrongful termination tied to workers comp?<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Timing, written records, and witness accounts often carry the most weight.<\/strong> Pay stubs, performance reviews, emails, and clear timelines all matter. Every case depends on specific facts.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"are-part-time-or-hourly-workers-covered\">5. Are part-time or hourly workers covered?<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Coverage depends on the employer meeting statutory thresholds, not employment status.<\/strong> Most Missouri employers with five or more employees must carry insurance. Construction employers must carry it with just one employee.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"standing-up-for-injured-workers-across-the-northland\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"standing-up-for-injured-workers-across-the-northland\"><\/span>Standing Up for Injured Workers Across the Northland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>You can be fired while on workers comp in Missouri, but you cannot lawfully be fired <em>because<\/em> you exercised your compensation rights.<\/strong> The at-will doctrine remains, yet Section 287.780 provides real protection against retaliation when your claim is the motivating factor. Because these cases hinge on specific facts and tight deadlines, getting clear guidance early makes the difference between confusion and confidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You don&#8217;t have to sort this out alone.<\/strong> Northland Injury Law is deeply rooted in this community, and we back our work with a 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. If you&#8217;re worried about your job after a work injury, reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/\">Ley de lesiones de Northland<\/a> today, call us at <a href=\"tel:8164004878\">816-400-4878<\/a>, or send us a message through our <a href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/contacto\/\">free consultation request<\/a>. Let our team help you move from worry to a clear plan.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding Your Job Security After a Work Injury in Missouri Key Takeaways: In Missouri, employers can fire workers on workers&#8217; compensation because the state follows at-will employment, but they cannot legally fire you for exercising your workers&#8217; comp rights. 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