Legal Question in Workers Comp in Georgia

Re: termanation

Unfortunately, in Georgia, an employee's workers compensation status will not protect him or her from termination. HOWEVER, it is possible that your employer owes you workers' compensation income benefits for the period following your termination.

Why did your employer fire you? If the termination was related to your injury, then they probably owe you weekly workers' compensation income benefits. Even if the termination was not related to your injury, they will owe you income benefits while you are on light duty IF you can prove that you are making a dilligent job search. Regardless of the reason for your termination, you are entitled to medical benefits until your ankle injury is resolved.

If you are not receiving both income and medical benefits, you should consult an attorney as soon as possible. There is a strict time limit for taking action in workers' compensation cases so you should not wait to consult an attorney about this.