As a worker, you have rights under state and federal law. These include being proAs a worker, you have rights under state and federal law. These include being protected from discrimination, wrongful termination, and to be paid fair benefits from workers' compensation if you suffer an injury, illness or condition due to your employment. Employees spend the majority of their waking hours providing services to their employer, and should expect that they will be treated fairly.tected from discrimination, wrongful termination, and to be paid fair benefits from workers' compensation if you suffer an injury, illness or condition due to your employment. Employees spend the majority of their waking hours providing services to their employer, and should expect that they will be treated fairly.