No evidence needed. Let the lawyer deal with that stuff. In California, the evidence is what a QME says it is. A medical report is the evidence. The QME will look at all medical records and make a determination.
1. Search google there are plenty of comp attorneys out there.
2. They would easily be able to find a lawyer.
3. He literally said on his website he went to the industrial clinic at Apple! He even lost time from work! Due to his work injury!
4. It doesn’t matter who the employer is.they will comply with a subpoena.
5. He doesn’t need to know work comp law. That’s what the lawyer is for.
The bottom line is he has a work related injury. Even undocumented immigrants can get comp benefits.
The stigma and visa are the only real issues here. As to stigma and them asking why he left Apple: it was toxic. Maybe some employers won’t like that or it may cause immigration troubles but that is something an immigration lawyer can advise on. Maybe there is a disability exception, maybe not.
The fact is Apple will never change their behavior through hr. These employers only understand one thing: liability. That is how they change. If nobody files a claim nothing will change.
Talk to a workers compensation attorney. If this job was less than five years ago, don’t delay. It cost nothing! The attorney gets 15% when they settle the case.
Dude go talk to a work comp attorney. You don’t have to pay up front and this is a textbook stress claim, esp if six months employment. It’s sad nobody knows their rights. Your first clue is the fact that they were pressuring you to resign. NEVER RESIGN.
It sad he will be dealing with this stress for life but never thought that he should at least consult with an attorney??? THIS IS AMERICA. You think HR and those idiots are going to help you??
Anyone who has to deal with this crap, call an attorney!