In episode 124 of our podcast Work Comp Talk, host Carmen Ramirez sits down with Brendean Luce, Associate Attorney at Pacific Workers, to delve into the complexities of workers' compensation and the rights and responsibilities of injured workers in California. This conversation explores the nuances of working while on workers' comp, the importance of communication with treating doctors, and the implications of temporary and permanent disability. The discussion also highlights the risks of working under the table and the potential legal consequences of not disclosing income from secondary jobs. Expert insights are shared to help injured workers navigate the system effectively.
What you will learn:
Injured workers often seek to balance recovery with economic needs.
Communication with treating doctors is crucial for injured workers.
Temporary total disability means no work at all, with benefits provided.
Insurance companies control medical care in workers' compensation cases.
Permanent disability does not preclude returning to work.
Working under the table can lead to insurance fraud allegations.
The process of workers' compensation claims can be slow and complex.
Chapters:
00:00 Understanding Workers' Compensation Basics
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.