Legal Question in Workers Comp in California
workers comp & UEI
I have been on W.C. since Oct 9, 2008 . I was layed off during this time. Can I also collect UEI as well as workers comp? I am not able to go back to work yet. Have not been released from the W.C. Dr. to go back and that is why my job layed me off.
Asked on 12/05/08, 2:30 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
ARMAN MOHEBAN
LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN
Re: workers comp & UEI
No you can't collect both. In fact, if you apply for unemployement benefits, you are telling your employer that you are ready and able to work which is a contradiction with receiving worker's compensation benefits. Call us at 213.388.7070 if you need representation.
Answered on 12/16/08, 12:42 pm