Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Yes, an injured worker can be fired, California is an "at will" state. However, the reason for the termination can be discriminatory, which means that you may have a cause of action for wrongful termination. It all depends on the circumstances of your termination.

I will be glad to speak to you further about both your workers' compensation case and your termination. Please call me on my cell phone at 818.943.0462....tomorrow around 8:30. I'd be glad to give you a free consultation.

Yes you can be fired. But, it would be illegal pursuant to Labor Code Section 132(a) to fire you because you had made a workers compensation claim. Feel free to call me at 949-830-1182 if you would like a free consultation.

It depends on many factor like how long you were off work, the size of employer and the real reason for termination. Feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.