Laskey v. Sappi Fine Paper

[¶ 1] George Laskey appeals from a decision of a hearing officer of the Workers’ Compensation Board (Jerome, H.O.) denying his petition to remedy discrimination. 39-A M.R.S.A. § 353 (2001). Laskey contends that his termination, pursuant to a policy which terminated employees with work restrictions as part of a downsizing program, constituted prohibited discrimination against him, violative of 39-A M.R.S.A. § 353. Because the hearing officer correctly determined that Laskey was not discriminated against for asserting a claim or right under the Workers’ Compensation Act, we affirm the decision.

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