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Q: The morning of a psych appt an confronted by station & district mgrs & threatened with dismissal if I go to the appt

The morning of the medical appointment the employee is confronted by their station manager and says they refuse to allow the employee to attend the medical appointment. When the employee contests the managers refusal they are then confronted on the workroom floor by their district manager who... View More

Steven D. Riley
Steven D. Riley
answered on Dec 4, 2023

Per the labor code section 132(a) your employer is not allowed to discriminate against you for filing a workers compensation claim. Further, you are entitled to a day of Temporary Disability for a med-legal evaluation. If this is regular treatment, I believe you do have a claim for discrimination... View More

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