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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to applicant Maria Covarrubias. The Board rescinded the prior decision that barred her claim under Labor Code section 3600(a)(10) due to a post-termination filing defense. The Board found that the applicant, as a temporary agency employee, was not terminated or laid off prior to reporting her injury. Therefore, her claim is not barred, and the matter is returned for further proceedings on other issues.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to applicant Maria Covarrubias. The Board rescinded the prior decision that barred her claim under Labor Code section 3600(a)(10) due to a post-termination filing defense. The Board found that the applicant, as a temporary agency employee, was not terminated or laid off prior to reporting her injury. Therefore, her claim is not barred, and the matter is returned for further proceedings on other issues.
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