Employers are not allowed to fire you simply because you file for workers’ compensation. However, some employees who have been fired after collecting workers’ compensation benefits believe that their employers are acting in a discriminatory or retaliatory way.nA workers’ compensation lawyer can help you build a case to show that you were wrongfully terminated. You can help your cause by taking a few steps on your own:nnKeep copies of all documentation and communication between you and your employer regarding your workers’ compensation, including electronic exchanges through text or a third-party private app such as Slack.