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Can my employer terminate my employment if I am unable to work and am receiving workers compensation benefits?

April 26, 2017Benefits employer employment workers compensation

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Can my employer terminate my employment if I am unable to work and am receiving workers compensation benefits?

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The law does not permit you to be fired in retaliation because you filed a claim, or attempted to file a work comp claim. However, the workers compensation law does not require your employer to hold your position while you are injured and unable to work. (Also see the policy on FMLA regarding this under Personnel Policies 4.