Filing an application for adjudication gives the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) jurisdiction over your injury claim. Then the...

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I'm on Workmans Comp and don't understand why my employer is paying me instead of the Ins. co.,

Depending on where you work, some employers have a Short-Term Disability Plan that pays full or partial salary continuation for 3-6 months. ...

Anyone know of a GREAT work. Comp attrny in San Diego specializing in stress/hostile work environment?

I like Alex York, although there are many good Attorneys in the San Diego area. I have found Mr. York to be both thorough and reasonable in...

I have a question regarding worker's compensation. This involved a 3rd party and the case has been closed since 1998.

I agree that a close evaluation of your current condition with your old Attorney (if he is alive) or a new Attorney is your best call.

Workmans compensation

Mr. Borah knows most of the sharp No Cal WC Attorneys. I would ask him for help to separate the Stars from the Drones. Most often, the TV Ad is...

I became sick due to mold in the work environment. Can I receive compensation?

Report the condition and complete your WC Claim form. Keep a copy, and give the District and/or Insurance company a couple weeks to process your...

Fired for my past criminai record

Criminal record is not a protected class. You don't say what you were convicted of, but it apparently made them uncomfortable.

For a wrongful termination lawsuit to win, does the plaintiff need to not get a new better-paying job right afterward?

A material misrepresentation on a job application could prejudice a wrongful termination case. The wrongful termination either is found or is not....

What can i do

If you were termed in the first week, you have almost no remedy. Unless they were stupid enough to say "We don't hire Blacks/Jews/Women/Cripples,...

My employer knew I was sick but due to a coworkers maternity leave was pushing me to work. Can they suspend & fire me for it.

Sleeping on duty is usually a good reason to fire you. If you are sick, you should go home. When you agree to work, you agree to work.