If you’re out of work because of an injury, you may be eligible for up to 12 weeks of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) during which time you cannot be fired. After that, or if you’re not eligible for FMLA leave, you can be terminated from your job even if you are collecting workers’ compensation. However, subject to certain limitations, Rhode Island law does provide injured workers with a right to be reinstated to their job for a period of one year following the injury. This right to reinstatement exists even if you’ve been fired.