Every worker in the state of Massachusetts has the right to a safe and healthy work environment. When on-the-job injuries do occur — whether minimum safety standards were met or not — the employer is financially liable for their employee’s injuries. This includes both the cost of medical treatment and compensation for lost wages.

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Additional employee rights include:

• The right to pursue needed medical treatment

• The right to appeal a workers’ compensation decision

• The right to be represented by a Workers’ Compensation Attorney

• The right to refuse illegal employer requests

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Employers are not allowed to request for an employee to pay for their own medical expenses or to not file a workers’ compensation claim. In addition, employers are prohibited from putting any obstacles in the way of filing a workers’ compensation claim or harassing their employees for doing so.