An employer cannot fire or discipline an employee in any way for reporting an injury or filing a claim for compensation. Firing a worker for filing a Workers’ Compensation claim is illegal and discriminatory. If a worker believes they have been terminated in retaliation, they have the right to file a lawsuit against their employer for wrongful termination. The suit can result in being able to obtain lost wages or maybe even reinstatement to the position, depending on the evidence presented, a judge’s ruling, and what the worker is seeking.