Workers’ Compensation Attorney Thomas W. Herman of The Law Firm of Westmoreland, Patterson, Moseley, and Hinson in Macon, Ga. answers the question:
Can I be Fired while on Workers Compensation in Georgia?
Short answer is yes, but if your employer terminates you, it does not affect your right to workers’ compensation benefits.
Your employer can get rid of your claim by getting rid of you. However, you may have a separate claim against your employer for violation of federal law if they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by firing you for a discriminatory reason.
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