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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed an award of $10,000 plus costs against Tim Burke dba Marin Custom Builders for violating Labor Code section 132a. The applicant's termination was found to be discriminatory, stemming from his industrial ankle injury, rather than job abandonment as alleged by the defendant. The Board found the defendant's stated business reasons for termination were not credible and lacked legitimate business necessity. The award amount was determined to be appropriate based on the applicant's case-in-chief settlement.
JONATHAN LOYOLA vs. TIM BURKE dba MARIN CUSTOM BUILDERS is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed an award of $10,000 plus costs against Tim Burke dba Marin Custom Builders for violating Labor Code section 132a. The applicant's termination was found to be discriminatory, stemming from his industrial ankle injury, rather than job abandonment as alleged by the defendant. The Board found the defendant's stated business reasons for termination were not credible and lacked legitimate business necessity. The award amount was determined to be appropriate based on the applicant's case-in-chief settlement.
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