Georgia is an at-will employment state, which means that state law allows an employer to fire you if you have been hurt on the job (or for any reason at all). There are some ramifications in the workers' compensation setting if that takes place, but it is allowed. For example, if your employer fires you because of your injury, you may be entitled to receive indemnity benefits. Additionally, it may make it harder for your employer to offer you light duty work if a doctor places you on restrictions. It is important that you contact a lawyer if you think you are going to be fired because of your on-the-job back injury.