If I'll hire a licensed contractor who does not offer worker compensation to his workers what are my homeowner liabilities?

You still may be liable..You could check with your home owners insurance to see if you would be covered..You could ask your agent but they will not...

Can I quit my job while on workmans comp an file for unemployment

One concern is whether you filed a claim for benefits before you quit. Under a labor code section, one cannot file a claim after leaving...

The real concern is a post termination claim could act against you., Many people keep working without filing a claim and then they get fired...

Is there a time limit for papers to be signed off by a judge once a settlement is reached?

There is no excuse for this. Attorneys can set a walk through right away.What WCAB board is the venue. CARL

Statue of Limitations in California

There are atleast two problems with your claim..Post termination could bar your recovery and so could failure to file an application within one...

We feel that our attorney is not doing his job, can we replace him?

You can replace him. However, many attorneys do not take over cases from other attorneys. You will pay the same fee but the lawyers have to agree...