It has only been four years since 13 county employees died in a mass shooting in California, and only weeks since 11 city workers in another state lost their lives in another shooting incident in a municipal center. How safe do you feel at work? Does your employer...
Month: June 2019
Most common dangers for workplace injuries listed by OSHA
For some jobs in California and throughout the U.S., there is a natural risk with the duties workers must perform. Any job can result in workers being injured, but some types of employment is riskier than others. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Potential workers’ compensation change sparks ride share proposal
Worker categorization and how it affects independent contractors in California is continuously discussed in the context of workers' compensation because the situation is a fluid one. Employers who prefer having independent contractors derive multiple benefits from...
Workers’ compensation disputes and a medical evaluation
California workers who have been injured on the job will often need workers' compensation benefits to provide them with various benefits as they recuperate. However, not all cases are clear and there are frequently disputes between the employer, the insurance company...
Gig employees could soon be eligible for workers’ compensation
There is a growing number of Californians who are not typical employees and are considered contractors. Increasingly, they are being included in the "gig" economy and becoming injured on the job has opened a host of concerns as to whether they should be eligible for...
Beware of the job hazards of nursing while you care for others
Many people say nursing is a calling, which is the opportunity to do something you want to do rather than having to do it. If you are a nurse in a medical facility in California, you will likely focus more on making an impact than on earning a paycheck. However, the...
