Van Nuys Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Cal/OSHA: Tesla underreported workplace injuries
According to California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), Tesla, the manufacturer of all-electric luxury automobiles, has avoided providing full reports of workplace accidents and injuries at its factory. The company has cited reports from the...
Determining if an injury should be recorded
OSHA rules require most companies in California and throughout the country to record any injury that results in a person seeking medical treatment other than basic first aid. Furthermore, they must record injuries that cause a person to lose consciousness or to miss...
The right to seek asylum when fleeing persecution
With all of the widespread attention given to changes in U.S. immigration laws, some people in California may be confused about whether it is legal to cross the border in order to seek asylum inside the United States. In many cases, people flee persecution and...
Construction site supervisors important for safety
Californians who work in the construction industry face numerous hazards while on the job. The dangerous nature of construction work makes establishing a safety culture on construction sites more critical. A recent study showed that many contractors rely on their site...
What kind of workers’ comp benefits can unauthorized workers get?
If you are working in California, you are covered by workers’ compensation even if you are working without authorization. Unauthorized or undocumented workers are entitled to virtually the same workers’ comp benefits as other California workers. What workers’ comp...
Administration increases penalties for using undocumented workers
President Trump's aversion to the employment of undocumented immigrants is by now well-established. Nevertheless, the president is attempting to increase the penalties paid by employers who use undocumented workers. The construction, agricultural and manufacturing...
Recognizing the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be one of the most serious and debilitating types of injuries you can get while on the job. The effects of a TBI can be long-lasting and life-changing. It’s important to know how to recognize one so you can get the help you...
Accusations of CBP holding asylum-seekers’ children too long
Lawyers for asylum-seekers in southern California are accusing the Customs and Border Protection Agency ("CPB") of violating federal law and the terms of the Flores Settlement Agreement by holding migrant children in custody longer than the law or the settlement...
5 Jobs most likely to cause back injuries
Back injuries are common in any workspace. However, there are some industries that put workers at a higher risk of seriously hurting their back. If you work in any of these five industries, you might be more likely to injure your back on the job. ...
Horseplay at work could eliminate your workers’ compensation
As the adage goes, “it’s all fun and games, until someone gets hurt.” In the workplace, the meaning of this expression becomes even more critical. Most employers do not tolerate outrageous horseplay in the workplace. However, that does not always...
