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This case concerns an employer's attempt to receive a 15% reduction in permanent disability payments under Labor Code section 4658(d)(3)(A) by offering regular work. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior award and approving the parties' stipulations. The WCAB found the employer was entitled to the 15% reduction because they returned the employee to work promptly after injury. Furthermore, the WCAB reversed the imposition of a 25% penalty, finding it was not properly raised and lacked due process.
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This case concerns an employer's attempt to receive a 15% reduction in permanent disability payments under Labor Code section 4658(d)(3)(A) by offering regular work. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior award and approving the parties' stipulations. The WCAB found the employer was entitled to the 15% reduction because they returned the employee to work promptly after injury. Furthermore, the WCAB reversed the imposition of a 25% penalty, finding it was not properly raised and lacked due process.
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