QUESTION
If I was hurt on the job and I receive worker’s compensation benefits, can they terminate me?
Asked on May 09th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - Georgia
More details to this question:
After I was hurt on the job, I started receiving worker’s compensation benefits. The doctor has light duty on my paper but my employer says that I can’t return until the doctor releases me to full duty. Now my employer says they are going to terminate me. What can I do?
1 ANSWER
Yes, you may be lawfully discharged for this in GA. In GA, having an on the job injury does not protect your job. Many employers discharge once a w.comp claim is filed. You should speak with an attorney that handles w.comp cases. I do not. Often, they can get you lost wages when you are discharged while a w.comp claim is pending.
Answered on May 13th, 2014 at 12:01 PM