25% Late Penalty Fees- Workers' Comp

Penalties under Labor Code section 5814 are up to twenty-five percent of the amount of benefits awarded. So, if you are entitled to retroactive...

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Your truck driver can file a workers' compensation claim with your workers' compensation insurance carrier as long as he was in the course and...

Who should pay my disability benefits while my claim is still pending for determination?

The employer and its workers' compensation insurance carrier have ninety days from the date the claim form is filed to "investigate" the claim. ...

If your employer has more than fifty employees and you have worked there for at least a year, your employer must hold your job open for at least...

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What is the correct way to request in a Workers' Comp. settlement that employer pay for all attorney fees?

Generally an attorney's fees will come out of your settlement amount (usually twelve to fifteen percent of the benefits awarded). There are very...

If an employee is out on workers comp, does the employer have to keep him on the group medical insurance and pay for him?

If the employee has worked there for over a year and the employer has more than fifty employees, the employer is obligated to keep the employee...

Do I need a lawyer to get a fair settlement for a workman's comp case.

It sounds like your case is complex enough that it would probably be a good idea to consult a lawyer. In general, once your condition has reached...

I got my I-140 approved recently. If I change my job will it be effected?

I have re-posted this in the Immigration section. Not sure it has anything to do with workers' compensation.

Should i be concern if my workmen comp attroney allow me to change to a non mpn doctor when the insurance company says not

Generally it's probably a good idea to follow the advice of your attorney. If s/he says you can switch doctors to a non-MPN physician, there's...

Can an employer legally terminate your position for being out on LOA for more than 12 months due to a work related injury ?

Your employer is not legally obligated to hold your position open beyond twelve weeks, pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act (and the...