Insurance & LiensQuestion 464 of 1605
An injured worker's doctor finds the worker can no longer return to their old job, and the employer offers no alternative work. The worker may be entitled to a supplemental job displacement benefit, which is:
a.A lump-sum cash payment equal to one year of wages
b.Free legal representation in a civil lawsuit
c.Lifetime medical care unrelated to the injury
d.A voucher to pay for retraining or skill enhancement
Explanation
Labor Code §4658.7 provides a supplemental job displacement benefit in the form of a voucher that helps pay for retraining or skill enhancement when an injured worker does not return to work and is not offered suitable alternative employment.
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