After a work-related injury, workers’ comp can cover medical expenses and provide you with income so you can focus on your recovery without financial stress. Once you recover, you can resume your previous work duties. But what happens if you don’t make a full...
The "Time of Hire" pamphlet is crucial for employers and employees in California, providing essential information about workers' compensation. Recent updates have been made to ensure compliance with new regulations and to improve the pamphlet's clarity and...
After being injured at work, you might come to rely on workers’ compensation benefits to offset your lost wages and pay for your medical care. While securing these benefits can be difficult in some instances, maintaining them can be just as challenging. In fact,...
Workers can often receive medical coverage and lost wages through workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured on the job. One of the benefits of workers’ compensation is that it is a no-fault system. A no-fault system means that workers can still benefit from...
Many people are injured while working. As a result, they may not be able to return to work until their injuries have healed. These injured employees could lose wages for weeks, months or for their entire life. Injured workers may be able to apply for workers’...
Some occupations are more dangerous than others. For example, construction is widely regarded as one of the most hazardous industries. Nonetheless, every work environment has the potential to be dangerous, especially where trip hazards are concerned. What are the...
Heat is an ongoing challenge for California’s agricultural workers. These workers’ jobs are contingent on being in the elements. Extreme heat can cause them health problems and lead to injuries that should warrant workers’ compensation benefits. However, these workers...
Workplace injuries can significantly impact your daily life and leave you with medical bills and unpaid wages. But are you entitled to workers’ compensation after a workplace accident if you are an undocumented individual? In California, the law protects all workers...
When you think of workplace injuries, they are usually due to slips, falls, or equipment mishaps. If you get into an accident, California workers’ compensation can help support you through recovery. However, what happens if a colleague is responsible for your injury?...
A new report published by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) found that about 40% of workers’ compensation claims made in the state come from workers with less than one year of tenure. The report, which looked into the impacts of...
