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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the employer's petition for reconsideration, affirming the finding that the applicant was terminated in violation of Labor Code section 132a due to his workers' compensation claim. The employer failed to prove business necessity for the termination, as their stated reasons were inconsistent and unsupported by evidence, and the applicant was singled out due to workers' compensation concerns. However, the Board deferred the issues of reinstatement and reimbursement for lost wages and benefits pending further medical evidence on the applicant's ability to return to work.
RICHARD GUERRA vs. MR. ROOTER PLUMBING, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND 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 granted the employer's petition for reconsideration, affirming the finding that the applicant was terminated in violation of Labor Code section 132a due to his workers' compensation claim. The employer failed to prove business necessity for the termination, as their stated reasons were inconsistent and unsupported by evidence, and the applicant was singled out due to workers' compensation concerns. However, the Board deferred the issues of reinstatement and reimbursement for lost wages and benefits pending further medical evidence on the applicant's ability to return to work.
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