There have been many changes in the laws governing Workers’ Compensation over the past several years which have lead to diminished permanent disability and limited vocational rehabilitation services for injured workers.  As a result, injured workers and applicant’s attorneys have been and will be filing Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) civil lawsuits to enhance their revenues.  A successful discrimination lawsuit can cost an employer as much as $3,000,000; the attorney fees alone are enough tot break a small employer. 

Come and find out how you can minimize your exposure under the Fair Employment and Housing Act.  You must be educated on the exposure you face and the steps you can take to avoid these lawsuits.

Pat McAleer, Attorney with Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen,

is a partner in the firm's Employment Law Department and represents employer and their employment practices liability carriers in civil litigation (state and federal court) for lawsuits arising out of the alleged violations of FEHA.  He represents employers in all aspects of employment practice litigation.  Mr. McAleer represents public and private self-insured employers and workers' compensation insurance carriers before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.  Mr. McAleer serves as a Judge Pro Tem at the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, is on the Workers' Compensation Arbitrators list, and is certified as a specialist in workers' compensation law.

Linda Durrer has been practicing vocational rehabilitation for 22 years.  She is a Return to Work Specialist, Qualified Rehabilitation Representative, and an Independent Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.  She trains staff on FEHA requirements, facilitates the interactive process, coordinates job accommodations, and assists in developing policies and procedures for effective return to work programs.