If you're injured on the job in California, you might need to take some time off to recover from your injuries. However, some injuries are so severe that they could affect your ability to work for the rest of your life. If that's the case, you might need to talk to...
Every year, thousands of people in California are injured in workplace accidents. Sometimes it's a minor accident, like a trip or a fall. But in serious cases, a workplace accident could lead to long-term or permanent disability. Here's what employees need to know...
Most people in California know that they should tell their supervisor if they're seriously injured in the workplace. But what if you scrape your knee or bruise your elbow? Do you have to report minor incidents that probably won't amount to anything, or should you...
Perhaps the most common work injuries include those relating to the spine. It seems that no matter what type of industry a person is in, the risk of a back injury is still present. The following includes information on what you should know after obtaining a back...
Most places of business in California have some dangers to them. Although precautionary measures can be applied, the fact is that the chances of some type of workplace injury accruing are never at zero. Read on to learn more about this workplace issue. Overexertion...
California workers are protected by the state's workers' compensation law, which requires all job providers to provide insurance protection. The idea is to help workers make ends meet while recovering from workplace injuries or other ailments acquired while on the...
The average person likely associates post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with military servicemembers. It is true that veterans often dominate the conversation about PTSD because their experiences set them up at increased risk for developing the condition. However,...
There are few exceptions to the fact that undocumented immigrants are given most of the same employment rights that are provided to legal U. S. citizens. This principle applies not only to federal laws but to California law as well. This is good news for residents of...
California requires most employers to carry worker’s compensation insurance to pay for medical costs and in some cases a portion of lost wages when employees are injured while working. Coverage is not automatic and can be denied for many reasons, including a worker...
California is home to millions of immigrants. In fact, the Golden State has more immigrants than any other U.S. state. California also is home to a large number of undocumented immigrants. They make up about 9% of the state’s workforce. As a result of having so many...
