Q: Should I file for workers comp even though I am waiting to hear back from another job? Pain is too much.
I have neck, shoulder, back and arm pain all on my left side due to constantly typing all day long. The back and neck pain is recent, and is causing me tension headaches and nausea. Im not sure if I should wait until I hear if I got the new job or if I should file workers comp now. The pain is getting to be too much.
A: 'New Job' meaning you are leaving this employer?? YES FILE IMMEDIATELY!!! Get a Workers Compensation Claim Form DWC Form 1 at www.dir.ca.gov in the workers comp tab. BUT: if 'New Job' means you remain in the corporation but just want a new assignment there, then you can wait until you get the internal promotion. YOU WILL BE DENIED ALL BENEFITS IF YOU WAIT UNTIL YOU LEAVE THE COMPANY THEN FILE AFTER LEAVING. 'Post-Termination' and 'Post-Separation' Workers Comp Claims are (generally) NOT compensable.
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