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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the City of Los Angeles' petition for reconsideration. The WCAB affirmed that the applicant, Tarriel Hopper, can proceed with his discrimination claim under Labor Code § 132(a), despite his termination being upheld by the City's Board of Rights. The Board emphasized that the Board of Rights does not have jurisdiction over Labor Code § 132(a) claims. Therefore, the applicant is permitted to litigate whether his termination constituted discrimination based on his work injury.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the City of Los Angeles' petition for reconsideration. The WCAB affirmed that the applicant, Tarriel Hopper, can proceed with his discrimination claim under Labor Code § 132(a), despite his termination being upheld by the City's Board of Rights. The Board emphasized that the Board of Rights does not have jurisdiction over Labor Code § 132(a) claims. Therefore, the applicant is permitted to litigate whether his termination constituted discrimination based on his work injury.
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