Melanie Medbery, vs. Payless Shoe Source, Inc.,
In this case, Melanie Medbery was employed as a manager at Payless Shoe Source, Inc. On August 28, 2005, she sustained an industrial injury to her right knee and right lower extremity. Payless Shoe Source, Inc. then terminated her on or about September 21, 2005, in violation of Labor Code section 132a. The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board denied the Petition for Reconsideration, finding that Payless Shoe Source, Inc. had not provided adequate notice of the termination and that the termination was a form of discrimination.
