Questions answered by Timothy D. Belt

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I am asking if it is legal for my supervisor to hold on to my C1 form for almost a month because "he didn't know what to do with

Timothy's answer | Answered on August 12, 2014

You posted this question before and received several answers. It is a violation of the law. Penalties may be assessed for this violation, and at...

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What does an Ability to Return to Work Mean for me? I was back to FT work light duty but MMI. Now laid off.

Timothy's answer | Answered on August 10, 2014

Just the Notice of Ability to Return top work with no other action will not affect your workers' compensation benefits. It simply serves as...

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What does a Supersedeas request in an appeal to the WCAB of a judges decision mean? Will this delay the employer paying?

Timothy's answer | Answered on August 10, 2014

It will result in a delay in payment. Count on waiting 50 days from the date of the judge's decision to get paid if supersedeas is denied. If it...

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For MHR. Do ICM case workers have the right to talk to their clients doctors?

Timothy's answer | Answered on August 08, 2014

I agree with the other poster. The first thing I do with any new client is to withdraw all authorizations, and instruct the client not to sign any...

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Does this fall under FMLA? My employer says NO!!

Timothy's answer | Answered on August 07, 2014

I don't believe that this falls under the FMLA. I pulled the general requirements from an old outline which is posted below, and your husbands...

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Recently hurt at work. The er gave me crutches and a brace, but ortho gave no direction or restrictions.Should I call ortho?

Timothy's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

I would agree with the other posters that no work pretty much spells out what you can't do. As far as your activities out of work, it is always a...

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Occupational Injury Reported to Employer a moth ago, with not Answer

Timothy's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

The employer/carrier has 21 days from the date of notice to accept or deny your claim. Many lawyers are willing to file claim petitions for...

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Is there any way around the 12 month (365 days) requirement for Social Security Disability?

Timothy's answer | Answered on July 26, 2014

I'm a bit lost. Were you out of work for a total of one full year after subtracting the failed attempt to return to work before returning to your...

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Illegal immigrant hurt at work in file for workers compensation or disability in Pennsylvania?

Timothy's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

I agree with the other poster that immigration status is not relevant in regard to a medical only claim. I would also point out that if she...

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Assaulted at work. What to do?

Timothy's answer | Answered on July 22, 2014

From the facts that you have provided this appears to me to be a workers' compensation case. Since the claim was denied, a claim petition is...

Timothy D. Belt's Answers (1093)

I am asking if it is legal for my supervisor to hold on to my C1 form for almost a month because "he didn't know what to do with

What does an Ability to Return to Work Mean for me? I was back to FT work light duty but MMI. Now laid off.

What does a Supersedeas request in an appeal to the WCAB of a judges decision mean? Will this delay the employer paying?

For MHR. Do ICM case workers have the right to talk to their clients doctors?

Does this fall under FMLA? My employer says NO!!

Recently hurt at work. The er gave me crutches and a brace, but ortho gave no direction or restrictions.Should I call ortho?

Occupational Injury Reported to Employer a moth ago, with not Answer

Is there any way around the 12 month (365 days) requirement for Social Security Disability?

Illegal immigrant hurt at work in file for workers compensation or disability in Pennsylvania?

Assaulted at work. What to do?