I was injured at work. My employer laid me off and because I was off work over 26 weeks denied my severance. Is this legal?

You are off work on a workers' compensation claim. Labor Code 132a says that an employer cannot disxcriminate against you or punish you because...

What does a 8% rating equal to in settlements

I agree with Mr. Corson. There are some strategies that may raise that 8%. to a % number which would translate to a higher $ amount. Talk to a...

Can I begin work at a second job while on TD? Although similar, it is less physically demanding. Will this affect my PD benefits

TD is really called TTD: Temporary, Total Disability. One cannot be totally disabled and still be working. You cannot work and collect TTD at...

Do I have an separate issue?

it appears that you have a good workers' compensation claim for your injury. You should consult with a good WC attorney in Long Beach so that you...

Can I transfer my H1b even after my max date out?

Not sure how your question ended up in workers' compensation law but I'll defer to my colleagues in immigration law.

How can I prove that I have a repetitive motion injury from my job?

I agree with my colleagues. Find a good WC attorney here at www.avvo.com or at www.caaa.org. CAAA is the association for attorneys here in CA who...

Does the "going and coming" law apply to meal breaks also?

Going and coming rule applies to your commute to and from work....not lunch breaks. Generally, lunch breaks would not be covered but there are...

My TD is about to end, if my Dr says I am still not ready to return to work should I apply for state disability or unemployment?

Good advice from Mr. Pedersen and Mr. Batchelder. You are being terminated from TTD because you've received your statutory maximum 104 weeks. You...

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Pre back surgery 09.Car accident 2013 during work. Started claim now im lost in paperwork.Should I hire 1 or 2 attorneys?

You hve two cases. A personal injury in superior court and a workers' comp case before the WCAB. If you're lost in the paperwork, that's what...

Do I need a new Worker's comp attorney?

You've got to trust your lawyer. If you don't trust him, then it's time to move on. But remember, he gets paid a % of any settlement. If he...