My question involves workers compensation law for the state of: California

Hello,

I am a part time employee at an office in california. I was employed from january 2011 through the end of April 2011. At the start of April, I could no longer work due to a hand and elbow injury.

The adjuster has accepted my claim in writing. However, the office is claiming that I am not eligible for benefits since my contract ended at the end of April 2011. They say I am only eligible for benefits in the month of April, not any time thereafter.

This sounds like a bogus excuse but I need a citation for a law showing that part time workers/workers with temporary contracts are eligible for benefits even after a contract has ended. Thank you.