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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the administrative law judge's decision that the City of Lindsay did not violate Labor Code section 132a by terminating his employment. The applicant was terminated for engaging in workplace violence, specifically a fight where he admitted to using a metal pipe. Evidence indicated the termination was based on this violent conduct, which violated city personnel rules, and not for filing a workers' compensation claim, as the claim was filed after his termination. The Board concluded the applicant failed to establish a prima facie case of discrimination under section 132a.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the administrative law judge's decision that the City of Lindsay did not violate Labor Code section 132a by terminating his employment. The applicant was terminated for engaging in workplace violence, specifically a fight where he admitted to using a metal pipe. Evidence indicated the termination was based on this violent conduct, which violated city personnel rules, and not for filing a workers' compensation claim, as the claim was filed after his termination. The Board concluded the applicant failed to establish a prima facie case of discrimination under section 132a.
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