According to the guidelines for return to work programs an employee can’t be let go within the first six months of a work injury. A worker’s employment can be terminated beyond that and while the employee continues to receive workers compensation benefits. However, an employer may be required to reinstate the worker if they become fit for their normal work again within two years.
Employers are also required to give the employee a formal written notice of termination of employment with the minimum notice period, which can run parallel to the time they’re absent from work on workers compensation. Alternatively, they may decide to pay out the notice period or a combination of these two options.