An employee on "light duty" due to a work injury for more than a year has reached MMI. Can I terminate unable to do his job?

Assuming the collective bargaining agreement allows the termination, workers' compensation does not provide any form of job security, so yes he can...

Can a doctor performing an IME in PA ask "I'm not quite sure why you're here is there a lawsuit or something?"

The doctor can ask anything. The question is do you have to answer. I send very specific instructions to my clients before an insurance medical...

On short-term disb. til 4/11/12, able to return to work full-time. Notified employer & was let go. Can I file for unemployment?

Assuming you otherwise qualify in regard to the financial requirements, you should be able to apply for unemployment in this case. You are able...

It would appear that you have a potential workers' compensation claim. Unfortunately, legitimate claims are often denied and if the injured worker...

What are my chances of winning unemployment appeal

I would agree with the prior response. For unemployment you do not necessarily have to be cleared to perform your full duty job to be considered...

What is my case settlement approx. worth?

I agree with the other responders that you need to actually meet with an attorney if you want a realistic estimate of your case value and whether...

My wc case worker and i have agreed to settle my case. before he gives me a case value. what is the approxm. value of my case?

Evaluating a case for settlement value includes a thorough review of the medical records, earning history, ongoing limitations, job market,...

I was given a paycheck after I quit my job that was deposited in my acct. Now they are asking for it back. I say no. Hav a case?

I am not a criminal lawyer, but if you intend to knowingly retain money that you did not earn which was paid to you by mistake, I would strongly...

Can you collect unemployment while able to perform sedentary work

Yes, you can obtain unemployment if your are able to perform sedentary work. As to the application, you could put sedentary work or go one step...

Unfortunately, there is nothing in the Workers' Compensation Act or the FMLA which would prevent your employer from running both simultaneously.