Given the number of retailers that have shunned brick-and-mortar stores and are instead keeping their goods in warehouses, these buildings are cropping up everywhere in California. Adding in the growing stress to get orders out within a specific time frame and it is...
Work injuries could turn your life upside down. They could leave you with lasting conditions or disabilities, depending on the circumstances. You can rely on your workers' compensation and accompanying benefits in these challenging situations. You could take advantage...
Having a disability can take a toll on one’s mental and emotional well-being, especially for those who are accustomed to and love working. Ultimately, some individuals with disabilities decide to go back to the workforce. However, some may be hesitant to do so for...
When we think of work injuries, we often think of physical injuries like broken bones, sprains or cuts. However, repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and back pain can be just as debilitating. They can also have a significant impact on a...
The law acknowledges that some work environments are noisier than others. Jobs like welding, carpentry and aircraft maintenance expose workers to loud noise that could affect their hearing. This is why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides...
Once you’ve suffered a workplace injury or illness, you’re forced to come face-to-face with the financial realities of your situation. If you’re unable to work on account of your condition, then your household income can be dramatically slashed, which can be...
If you have a disability, you can rely on your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to help cover your expenses while you cannot work. However, you must go through a rigorous application and review process to help determine which benefits can apply to you....
Firefighters and police officers are the most crucial first responders. They are the people we turn to when severe calamities occur and when we need them to save us from life-threatening situations. We rely on them to get us out of these circumstances, and in doing...
A work injury can leave you vulnerable and confused. You might be asking yourself: what will happen to my job if I need a long time to heal? Fortunately, the law has provisions that protect your rights and benefits during these circumstances, such as your right to...
Most people spend more than half their days at the workplace. But while employees may have achieved a certain level of comfort in their work environment, there may still be health and safety risks they could face during work hours. In fact, certain occupations are...
