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...
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...
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,...
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...
It's rare, but some workers in California get injured while on their lunch break. Taking a lunch break typically involves "clocking out" so that the individual isn't on company time. For this reason, people may wonder if lunch break accidents are covered by workers'...
Over the years, studies have shown that Latino immigrants are consistently at a high risk for workplace fatalities. One of the most recent studies showed that Latino workers suffer from fatalities at a rate of 3.7 per 100,000. For other workers, the rate is 3.5. To...
California law requires that employers take reasonable steps to protect their workers from workplace hazards. This means that your employer has an obligation to keep you safe during a welding project. Consider some of the hazards that you may face and how to minimize...
