If You're Fired, You Won't Lose Your Workers' Comp Claim. Luckily, your workers' compensation claim and the benefits you receive from it won't disappear if you do get fired. You'll still receive the benefits until your doctor tells you that you're ready to get back to work.

What happens if you get fired while on workmans comp?

If an employee is made redundant while on workers compensation, the employer still needs to comply with the appropriate legislation and provide notice. The employer will also have to pay out entitlements, including redundancy pay (if applicable).

Is my job protected while on workers comp?

It's the law. If you were hurt on the job in NSW, you have certain legal rights under both the Fair Work Act and the Workers Compensation Act 1987 No. ... In general this means you can't be fired because of your injury in the first six months after you are deemed “unfit for employment”.