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...

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Month: November 2020
When happens if a first responder develops PTSD because of work?
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,...
What benefits are available to undocumented workers?
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...
How to handle workers’ comp claim denials
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...
If I’m an undocumented worker, can I get workers’ comp benefits?
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...