It is extremely important that you report your injury to your supervisor or employer IMMEDIATELY after your injury, even if the injury doesn’t cause you to miss work or seem that bad. When reporting, you must include the date, time and circumstances of your injury.

What should a worker do after getting injured on the job?

No, you cannot be fired. It is against the law for employers to fire workers simply because they have filed a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claim. It is rare for an employer to make the mistake of telling an employee that they are being fired due to a workers’ compensation claim. Most employers are aware that this would likely lead to an employment discrimination lawsuit.

Can I be fired for applying for workers’ compensation?