Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

An employer can not discriminate against an employee because of an on the job injury. If you would have been laid off even if you had not had the injury you would have no claim. But if there also is no work available for someone with your work restrictions and your employer can not really modify the work duties to fit your injuries, the employer would not be forced to create a new job to fit your disabilities.

If you are a member of a union or some type of employee representation group, check with them. There is a slight possibility that your job's personnel department might be helpful.