Can a employer fire you for getting hurt on the job?
Can a employer fire you for getting hurt on the job?
Most states have laws that make it illegal to fire an employee solely because the employee has suffered a workplace injury and filed a workers' compensation claim. However, an employee may be fired if the injury makes the employee unable to complete the employee's essential job responsibilities.
Can I terminate an employee who is injured?
There are instances in which it is legal to terminate an injured employee while on workers' compensation. An employer must be sure the reasons are valid, and they did everything possible to assist in the employee's return to work, whether it is full duty, light duty or with restrictions.Mar 8, 2018
Can an employer fire you for getting injured at work?
Unfortunately, it is legal for employers to fire you because of the injuries you suffered in the workplace. But they can't do it just because you got injured and filed a claim. The injury has to impact your ability to do your job in the long-run.