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California Prisoner Not Earning Wages Is Denied Workers' Comp
California Prisoner Not Earning Wages is Denied Workers' Comp.
by John E. Dannenberg
The California Court of Appeals held
that a prisoner injured on his job in the prison laundry was entitled to a $0.00 Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund (Fund) award based upon his actual wages (no money - only ...
by John E. Dannenberg
The California Court of Appeals held
that a prisoner injured on his job in the prison laundry was entitled to a $0.00 Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund (Fund) award based upon his actual wages (no money - only ...
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