The answer is NO. 

It is illegal for your employer to punish or fire you for having a job injury or for requesting workers’ compensation benefits, especially if you believe your injury was 

caused by your job.

However, if you have been fired after filing a workers’ comp claim, don’t wait  ,contact an employment attorney immediately. You Have the right to file a retaliation complaint with California’s Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) or pursue a wrongful termination lawsuit to seek reinstatement, back pay, or damages.