Do you work in an industrial field and have concerns regarding workers' compensation? Men and women who work in jobs that require heavy physical labor may face a higher risk for injury because of normal job hazards, but these employees have certain rights in the...
Month: February 2015
Refineries must take steps to reduce workplace accidents
Refinery workers in California have been striking, claiming that their employers are not doing enough to protect them and reduce workplace accidents. The refinery workers have walked out of their jobs, noting that the work stoppage is related to unfair labor practices...
Recovery options for nurse after traumatic on-the-job injury
A California nurse has suffered significant emotional effects after an on-the-job injury, yet there has been some confusion regarding compensation and leave. The complex nature of her situation underlines the need for qualified legal assistance after an on-the-job...
Does workers’ compensation determine when you can return to work?
If you have been receiving workers' compensation benefits and recovering from a work injury, you may be considering a return to work. While it may be important to return to work quickly, recipients of workers' compensation benefits cannot simply determine a...
The right to medical care after a work injury
When a California employee suffers a work injury, it is his or her right to have access to adequate medical care. Through workers' compensation benefits, the individual should be provided with treatment specific to the work injury and compensation for any expenses...
The employer’s role in workers’ compensation
After a work accident, an injured employee is likely eligible for financial support through workers' compensation benefits. The employer bears the responsibility of providing the coverage required by California law, as well as an explanation...
