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Can I Be Fired for Missing Work After a Workplace Injury?

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Can you be fired for missing work after a workplace injury in Missouri? Learn your rights, protections, and what happens to your benefits if you’re terminated. If you were hurt on the job in Missouri and your doctor has taken you off work, you may be wondering: “Can my employer fire me for missing work … Read more

Updated: February 24, 2026

Can I Work a Second Job While on Workers’ Comp?

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Can you work a second job while on workers’ comp in Missouri? Learn how TTD, wage loss, medical restrictions, and a second income can affect your settlement. If you’re receiving workers’ compensation benefits in Missouri, you may be wondering: “Can I work a second job while I’m on workers’ comp?” The answer depends on several … Read more

Updated: February 24, 2026

My Boss Told Me to Push Through the Pain After a Work Injury

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If your boss is telling you to “push through the pain,” your symptoms are getting worse, or “light duty” still hurts, call The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. If you were hurt at work and a supervisor told you to “work through it” or “push through the pain,” you’re not alone. In Missouri, it’s … Read more

Updated: February 16, 2026

Can I Refuse Light Duty If It Causes Pain in Missouri Workers’ Comp?

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The safer approach isn’t to simply say “no” and walk out. The goal is to protect your health and your work comp benefits. Light duty is supposed to fit your medical restrictions. When it increases your pain or aggravates your injury, the situation requires careful management. In Missouri workers’ compensation, simply refusing work without medical … Read more

Updated: February 6, 2026

Denied Workers’ Compensation? Why You Need a Lawyer on Your Side

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Was your Missouri workers’ comp claim denied? Learn why it happens, what your rights are, and how a lawyer can help you fight back. You’ve been injured at work, followed all the rules, and filed a workers’ compensation claim—only to find out your benefits were denied. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Each year, … Read more

Updated: January 12, 2026

Injured by a Known Workplace Hazard? Here’s What Missouri Law Says

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Learn what qualifies as an occupational hazard in Missouri. Understand your rights if you’re injured on the job due to unsafe conditions. Whether you work in construction, health care, manufacturing, or even behind a desk, every job comes with some level of risk. These risks are known as occupational hazards—and understanding them is critical not … Read more

Updated: January 19, 2026