Residents of the greater Sacramento area who get hurt or sick at work are eligible to receive benefits through California’s workers’ compensation program. These benefits are available to pay for an employee’s medical bills. If an employee must be away from work to...
Month: April 2021
Why do employers misclassify employees as independent contractors?
If you’re a responsible, productive employee who works hard for a Sacramento business, you might well wonder why an employer would want to misclassify you. The answer is simple: it saves him money. By misclassifying workers as independent contractors rather than as...
The impact of repetitive stress injuries on victims
Repetitive stress injuries can have as serious an impact on workers as other types of workplace injuries. Workers should be familiar with the different types of repetitive stress injuries and the help available to victims. Types of repetitive stress injuries...
How to dispute a denied workers’ compensation claim
Having your claim for workers’ compensation benefits denied can be distressing, especially if you are experiencing financial problems on top of your injury. However, if your claim for workers’ compensation benefits is denied, it is possible to challenge the claims...