WCAB’s Denial of 132a Claim Does Not Bar Civil Claim Under FEHA
Generally, workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy for injuries occurring at the workplace. A worker normally must pursue claims for work-related injuries before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rather than sue the employer in civil court.Nevertheless, certain types of intentional conduct take the employer beyond the boundaries of the compensation bargain. In City of Moorpark […]