Blog Posts in July, 2016
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Women File Lawsuit for Workers' Compensation Gender Discrimination
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A class-action lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, is taking on the systematic discrimination of women by the California workers’ compensation system. The lawsuit, filed by a group of women and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California State Council, alleges that the administration of the workers compensation system sanctions discriminatory practices which violate ...
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California Bodybuilder Accused of Workers' Compensation Fraud
Posted By Ufkes & BrightNewbury Park resident Jacob Finerty has come under fire for allegedly competing in several “Strongman” competitions while on paid leave from his position in the Santa Barbara Police Department. Finerty began collecting workers’ compensation benefits in 2013 after he reportedly injured himself while on duty. According to sources at the independent , Finerty is alleged to have collected more than ...Continue Reading
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