<prompt> Human: I was in a car accident on company time and my company continued my salary for a while while I was recovering. I was later let go because because my injuries made me less effective at work. Their workers comp now sent me a check with the instructions to cash it and to write a check for or wire the money over to my ex-employer. Workers comp says its to reimburse the employers salary continuation and therefore I need to transfer the money, but it says temporary disability in the form that came with it. The check was made to me at my home address. Neither the company nor the workers comp are giving me an explanation why the money was sent to me if its supposed to be for the company, and I havent received any documentation on it besides the check itself and the attached form that its for temporary disability. My requests for explanation or documentation are met with threats of police or legal action unjust enrichment if I dont cooperate.Im hesitant because I dont want to get hit with a tax bill after Ive wired the money. My CPA thinks Ill receive a 1099 on that. Im also awaiting some compensation from the guilty drivers car insurance on my disability, and Im worried that this claim will make it look as if Ive already received a benefit, and thus ineligible to actually receive some money.Unfortunately Ive deposited the check before stopping to figure out whats going on. Im now thinking about writing a check to the workers comp with the same amount to effectively return the money and tell them that I want nothing to do with it. Is that a good idea? If I send a check back to the workers comp guy, will that ensure Im in the clear? Do I need him to do something? Or should I do something else entirely? In case this is relevant, Im in California and the ex-employer is set up as a 501c3.Edit: They dont specifically request me to wire the money, a check from my account would do fine as well apparently. They just wanted me to cash the check and then write a check of my own to my employer.Assistant: Every state works differently. I assume you have an adjuster on your case. Talk to the adjuster, and record the phone call. If you are not sure at that point that everything is on the up and up, a work comp attorney in your state will be able to help.Work comp fraud is a BIG deal. It happens, but its rare.Human: Talked to him and he just wants me to transfer the money to my ex-employer. Is there anything I can request that Im entitled to, eg documentation?  <response>: Why wouldnt the insurance just pay your employer directly. Ask your adjuster this. 