Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Can I lose my job after an injury?

I would like to know if I can lose my job because of a workers' compensation injury?


Asked on 1/08/98, 5:03 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bahman Eslamboly Eslamboly & Barlavi

Discharge after a work injury

The law prohibits your employer from discharging or discriminating against you because of your workers' compensation injury. If you believe you have been discriminated against because of your injury, you should discuss your rights with an Information and Assistance Officer at the Office of Benefit Assistance and Enforcement in the State Division of Workers' Compensation or with an attorney.

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Answered on 1/08/98, 5:03 am


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