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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the employer's alleged violation of Labor Code section 132a and a prior $$ 2,500$ sanction. Based on the applicant's unrebutted testimony, the Board found the employer terminated the applicant's employment due to his work-related injury, constituting discrimination under section 132a. The Board rescinded the prior sanction order because the judge failed to provide proper notice and opportunity to be heard. Jurisdiction was reserved at the trial level for reinstatement, lost wages, and further sanctions.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the employer's alleged violation of Labor Code section 132a and a prior $$ 2,500$ sanction. Based on the applicant's unrebutted testimony, the Board found the employer terminated the applicant's employment due to his work-related injury, constituting discrimination under section 132a. The Board rescinded the prior sanction order because the judge failed to provide proper notice and opportunity to be heard. Jurisdiction was reserved at the trial level for reinstatement, lost wages, and further sanctions.
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