Generally, an employer is not allowed to stop your benefits without an agreement that is signed by you or without a court order by a judge authorizing the employer to stop your benefits. Under these circumstances, the employer is subject to penalties payable to you up to 50% of the benefits that the employer is illegally withholding. To secure the penalties and the benefits that the employer is withholding, you must file a Penalty Petition, which will be litigated before a Workers' Compensation Judge. Note, there are limited circumstances when the employer is authorized to stop your benefits without an agreement signed by you or a court order. You should consult an attorney if the employer stops your benefits to determine whether you should file a Penalty Petition.

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