In California, it’s generally against the law for an employer to fire you, demote you or treat you worse because you filed a workers’ comp claim or said you were going to. This protection comes from California Labor Code section 132a.
That doesn’t mean every job loss after an injury is illegal. The timing, the reason your employer gives and the records both sides keep all matter.
If you were let go, had your hours cut or felt pressured not to file after you got hurt, write down what happened and when, keep any texts or emails, and call us. We’ll tell you what we see.
General information only, not legal advice for your situation.
What it costs to talk to us
Nothing. And if we take your case, we don’t set our own fee.
The review is free
Call or send the form. We’ll look at what happened and tell you where you stand, at no charge.
The fee is set by the WCAB
In workers’ comp, attorney fees are set and approved by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, not by us.
No pressure to sign
If we can help, we’ll explain how it works. If we can’t, we’ll tell you that too.
How it works
Three steps, and the first one costs nothing.
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Step 1: Tell us what happened
Call, or answer a few quick questions in the form. Tell us how you got hurt and about any letters from the insurer.
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Step 1: Tell us what happened
Call, or answer a few quick questions in the form. Tell us how you got hurt and about any letters from the insurer.
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Step 2: We review it free
We look at your claim, your medical care and any denial, then tell you honestly where you stand.
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Step 2: We review it free
We look at your claim, your medical care and any denial, then tell you honestly where you stand.
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Step 3: We handle the rest
We deal with the insurer, the paperwork and any hearings, and keep you updated in the language you prefer.
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Step 3: We handle the rest
We deal with the insurer, the paperwork and any hearings, and keep you updated in the language you prefer.
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Workers’ comp questions
Straight answers to what people ask us most. Don’t see yours? Call and ask.
Tell your employer as soon as you can, in writing if possible. In California you generally have 30 days to report it, and waiting longer can put your benefits at risk.
Not necessarily. A denial can often be challenged, but there are deadlines, so call soon. Tell us what the denial letter says and we’ll look at it with you for free.
Sometimes. It depends on whether you named a doctor before you got hurt and on your employer’s medical network. We can check for you.
Often, yes. If your doctor says you can’t work, or can only work limited hours, you may qualify for temporary disability payments, which are usually about two thirds of your regular pay, up to a limit set by the state.
Generally no. California Labor Code section 132a protects you from being punished for filing. Call us and we’ll look at what happened.
Talking to us is free. If we take your case, the fee is set and approved by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, not by us.
Hurt at work? Let’s talk it through.
Tell us what happened. The review is free, and in workers’ comp your fee is set by the appeals board, not by us.
