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The applicant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision denying his Labor Code section 132a claim, which alleged unlawful termination due to his work injury. The applicant argued the employer failed to prove business necessity for termination and improperly denied him a promotional service writer position. The Board granted reconsideration, finding further record development necessary on the 132a claim, particularly regarding the denial of the service writer position. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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The applicant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision denying his Labor Code section 132a claim, which alleged unlawful termination due to his work injury. The applicant argued the employer failed to prove business necessity for termination and improperly denied him a promotional service writer position. The Board granted reconsideration, finding further record development necessary on the 132a claim, particularly regarding the denial of the service writer position. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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