{"id":1087,"date":"2023-12-15T15:52:27","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T15:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/?post_type=faqs&p=1087"},"modified":"2025-06-30T18:13:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T18:13:46","slug":"can-my-employer-fire-me-while-i-am-out-on-workers-compensation","status":"publish","type":"faqs","link":"https:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/faqs\/can-my-employer-fire-me-while-i-am-out-on-workers-compensation\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Get Fired While on Workers’ Compensation?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Yes, you can get fired while on workers’ compensation.<\/p>\n

In D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, employers cannot fire you for filing a workers’ comp claim. That\u2019s called retaliation, and it\u2019s illegal.<\/p>\n

But your employer can still let you go for other reasons if you\u2019re an at-will employee.<\/p>\n

That means they might say they need to fill your position. If you\u2019re seriously hurt, your doctor might say you can\u2019t go back to your regular job. That includes lifting, standing, or doing physical work.<\/p>\n

If that happens, your workers\u2019 comp case doesn\u2019t end.<\/p>\n

The insurance company still has to pay you benefits and cover your medical treatment if you\u2019re unable to work.<\/p>\n

Being fired does not cancel your case \u2014 but it can make things more complicated when it comes to settling or managing the claim.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in this situation, reach out to us for help<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n