Yes you can file a Workers’ Comp claim even though you are no longer employed there. If you intend on filing a claim, you should do so sooner...

Can I collect unemployment if I went on SDI and now my Dr is releasing me but with restrictions and my work will not meet

Regarding FEHA, I defer to the other attorneys who specialize in employment law. You state you hurt your back off duty. Did your back ever hurt...

Can IC refuse hardship court order by judge?

A judge can order a commutation of Permanent Disability Award upon a showing of Good Cause, but as I understand your question, your claim is still...

Is it Wrongful Termination when on State Disability and have filed Workman's Comp Lawsuit?

Your question involves mostly Employment Law issues and some Workers’ Compensation law issues. It is not per se illegal to terminate somebody while...

What does "We are electing to delay PD advances pending adjudication of claim" mean?

I see two possible interpretations. First they are disputing your permanent disability and may intend to dispute the entire claim or ask the doctor...

I work at a factory and a workmate called me stupid so i got in a fight with him and i got my nose broken by him

You can file a claim for WC benefits. Whether or not your claim will be barred because you were the initial aggressor or a victim is a question of...

Workers comp 50 percent wpi

Compromise and Release value is estimated based upon Permanent Disability, the possibility of a life pension, any outstanding temporary disability,...

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Contractor worker compensation records, how to get them?

A depostion transcript is usually admissable at the WCAB but unless there is some reason why the witness cannot testify, the transcript is not...

We have an employee who is going out on workers comp. how do we handle his medical plan?

This is more of an employment law question. I think your answer will be found in the FMLA. Since I am a WC attorney, I will defer comment further....

Late Utilization Review question for California work comp. I did appeal the UR denial timely, and faxed it to the UR company.

I believe the internal UR appeal is voluntary. (Reference 8 CCR 9792.9). I do not believe a “late” appeal will allow the WCAB to rule on medical...

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