Many retailers have large warehouses to store their items. Others have few – if any – retail outlets and rely on warehouses to serve as the hub of their business. In California, there are many such locations, the most prominent being Amazon. Workers have long...
Heat-related health issues endanger state farmworkers
In California, many workers are required to perform their duties outdoors and in various types of weather. This is especially true for the state’s farmworkers. These individuals work extremely hard and they are confronted with a litany of risks. Not only must they be...
What are the greatest risks to construction workers?
An average day on the job for most construction workers in Sacramento and elsewhere is filled with dangers, not only due to the physical nature of the work, but also to often hidden jobsite hazards. Workers in the construction and transportation industries face a much...
Self-insurance versus traditional workers’ compensation
Our state is leading the nation in workers’ compensation self-insurance programs. As of the beginning of this year, over 7,000 California employers now are self-insured. As such, understanding the difference can be important. The numbers According to the California...
What OSHA violations are common at worksites?
Some workplaces are safer than others, but all workplaces in California need to follow the OSHA standards in place for the workplace. OSHA standards are safety standards that employers must follow to ensure that the workplace is as safe as possible for their workers....
Exploding water tank kills one man and injures another
Workplace accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. No job is immune to them but some professions, like construction and maintenance, are more prone to injury than others. One dead and one injured Three contractors and one city employee were recently performing...
Can I choose my own doctor if I am injured at work?
While it is easy to see how factories and construction sites present job hazards in the form of heavy machinery and many moving parts, even a person who works a desk job can be injured at work if they trip over torn carpeting, strain lifting a heavy box or suffer...
What are the most common workplace injuries and illnesses?
Unfortunately, workers are injured every day at work and also are diagnosed with, and suffer with, occupational illnesses related to their work. Workers who are sick because of their jobs should be familiar with the different types of occupational illnesses and how...
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...
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...
