Bidwell
Bidwell v. State ex rel. Department of Youth Authority
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Evans, J.
Priscilla Bidwell (plaintiff) appeals from a judgment denying her petition for a writ of mandate. We affirm.
Facts
Plaintiff was employed by defendant, California Youth Authority (CYA), as a teacher at the Karl Holton School in Stockton from February 1970 through April 15, 1981. On March 4, 1981, four days after plaintiff received notice that she would be reassigned to another position, she went on “sick leave.” On March 18, 1981, plaintiff’s supervisor at the school submitted a report to defendant State Compensation Insurance Fund (GIF) for processing as part of plaintiff’s claim for workers’ compensation.
On April 7, 1981, plaintiff, while still on sick leave, informed CYA that she was no longer able to perform her job duties due to her medical condition. Plaintiff was informed by CYA that she should resign; she did so, stating her reasons were “personal.” Plaintiff selected a resignation date effective April 15, 1981.
On April 24, 1981, plaintiff’s claim for workers’ compensation was approved by CIF, and she began to receive temporary disability benefits. Thereafter, her entitlement to industrial disability leave (IDL) was brought *217 to the attention of CYA,…