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Can I sue my employer for refusing to let me work under my work comp modifications?

Brett's answer | Answered on September 12, 2009

You probably cannot sue your employer. Workers' Compensation is your "exclusive remedy" for on the job injuries. That is true even if your...

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Is it legal to stop paying an employee the supplemental dollars that were agreed on with workers comp adjustor after an injury.

Brett's answer | Answered on September 10, 2009

Labor Code 132a requires that your employer treat you the same as anyone else....he cannot discriminate against you because you had a work injury. ...

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I had to have surgery on right hand and wondering if it should have been workmans comp

Brett's answer | Answered on September 10, 2009

I see a lot of dental assistants with hand problems. The first step is to ask your treating physician if he thinks the injury might be related to...

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Hello i was injuerd at m y job in 2007 on workers comp till 2009 why can i not get unemployment now

Brett's answer | Answered on September 09, 2009

Under workers' compensation laws passed by Gov. Arnold, from the date the insurance company makes the first payment of temporary, total disability...

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Can be benefits be cut off?

Brett's answer | Answered on September 08, 2009

You've presented a complicated situation. There isn't a simple answer to your question. More information is needed. Did your doctor return you...

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I was told that a comp case in california can only last 2 years what happends after the 2 years is up?

Brett's answer | Answered on September 05, 2009

You must have been told this by a non-attorney...always a dangerous proposition. Well, what you heard had just enough correctness to be...

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I incurred a repetitive stress injury to both hands at my job and am being treated under Workers Comp. If I quit . . .

Brett's answer | Answered on September 04, 2009

Your workers' compensation benefits will continue whether you continue to work for this employer or not. If you quit your job, you would still...

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I am on workmans comp with limited lifting and light duty can I be layed off due to injury.

Brett's answer | Answered on August 30, 2009

Labor Code 132a provides that your employer cannot discrimlinate against you because you got hurt on the job, sought your workers' comp. benefits...

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If I accept a compromise and release settlement and later need surgery can my group insurance or medicare make me pay.

Brett's answer | Answered on August 28, 2009

If you enter into a Compromise and Release agreement, generally you are accepting addlitional money, above and beyond your permanent disability, to...

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Workman comp

Brett's answer | Answered on August 27, 2009

You have the absolute right to fire your attorney at any time. Before you do so, I would recommend that you contact him and explain that you're...

Brett A. Borah's Answers (13810)

Can I sue my employer for refusing to let me work under my work comp modifications?

Is it legal to stop paying an employee the supplemental dollars that were agreed on with workers comp adjustor after an injury.

I had to have surgery on right hand and wondering if it should have been workmans comp

Hello i was injuerd at m y job in 2007 on workers comp till 2009 why can i not get unemployment now

Can be benefits be cut off?

I was told that a comp case in california can only last 2 years what happends after the 2 years is up?

I incurred a repetitive stress injury to both hands at my job and am being treated under Workers Comp. If I quit . . .

I am on workmans comp with limited lifting and light duty can I be layed off due to injury.

If I accept a compromise and release settlement and later need surgery can my group insurance or medicare make me pay.

Workman comp