What constitutes 'good cause' for an injured worker to discontinue an evaluation?

'Good cause' for an injured worker to discontinue an evaluation is primarily determined by factors that significantly impact the fairness and integrity of the evaluation process. Discriminatory conduct against the worker represents a serious violation of ethical standards and legal protections. An environment that is hostile or biased can severely affect the quality of the evaluation and the worker's ability to present their case. In such situations, the worker has a legitimate basis to halt the evaluation, as it compromises the fundamental nature of a fair assessment.

In contrast, minor disagreements with the evaluator, lack of interest in the evaluation, and a broken appointment do not rise to the level of 'good cause.' These issues can typically be addressed without terminating the evaluation process. Disagreements might be resolved through dialogue, lack of interest may warrant a reminder of the importance of the evaluation, and rescheduling a broken appointment is a common administrative matter that does not reflect on the evaluator's conduct or the evaluation's validity.