BRAIN WORK
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CORNER
CRISPY FISH WITH BROWN BUTTER SAUCE
Inspired by BonAppetit.com
Ingredients
• 1 tbsp olive oil • 4 5-oz Chilean sea bass or salmon fillets, skin-on • Salt and pepper, to taste • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces • 1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts, chopped • 2 tsp lemon juice • Lemon wedges, for garnish
Q: I CAN’T REACH MYWORKERS’ COMPENSATION ADJUSTER. WHAT SHOULD I DO? A: We have been hearing a common complaint among injured workers recently. Many of them are having a hard time reaching the adjuster assigned to handle their claim. This can be extremely frustrating, especially if you are waiting to obtain wage benefits or medical treatment or find out if your claim has been accepted.
Directions
1. In an unheated skillet, add oil. Season fish with salt and pepper, then add to skillet (skin-down). 2. Heat the skillet to medium and cook for 4 minutes. With a spatula, press each fillet down, rotating between fillets every few seconds. When the skin begins to crisp, stop pressing and cook 8–10 minutes, then flip and cook for another minute. Remove the fish. 3. Wipe the skillet clean and return to medium heat. Add the butter and hazelnuts. Heat, swirling continuously, until butter foams and browns. Remove from heat. 4. Stir in lemon juice and season to taste. Pour over fish, garnish, and serve with salad.
If you are having this problem, here are four suggestions to get through to your adjuster.
1. Be persistent but polite. Give the adjuster an opportunity to call you back. If that fails, ask for the adjuster’s supervisor if necessary. You may need to call the main line or operator to obtain the supervisor’s information. 2. Put it in writing. Document the attempts you have made to reach the adjuster by sending them a letter. Include in your letter your specific request. If the adjuster does not answer after 30 days, the non-response to your letter may be appealed to the hearings and appeals office.
3. If you have a good relationship with your employer or supervisor, let them know that your adjuster is not returning your phone calls. Sometimes, your employer may be able to intervene and assist.
4. If all else fails, contact the Division of Industrial Relations and consider filing a formal complaint. This should be the last resort. The DIR may decide to conduct an investigation and may assess benefit penalties or other fines.
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