Taylor v. Vassar College
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Mercure, J.
Claimant contends that his employment was terminated on March 17, 1977 because he sustained a compensable injury. Workers’ Compensation Law § 1201 forbids employers from discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees who claim compensation for job-related injuries or who testify in proceedings to enforce such payment (see, Matter of Axel v Duffy-Mott Co., 47 NY2d 1, 5). Its violation subjects the employer to a statutory penalty and entitles the mistreated employee to be reinstated and reimbursed for any wages lost as a result of the discrimination2…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Marcus v. Village of MamaroneckNew York Court of Appeals · 1940
- Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. v. Philwold Estates, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1981
- Kraker v. RollAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1984
- Weiss v. Mayflower Doughnut Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1956
- Axel v. Duffy-Mott Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1979
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- Pickett v. WhippleAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1995
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