Workplace safety is a primary concern for workers in California regardless of the type of work they do. Injuries can happen in any kind of employment, but there are certain jobs that come with greater risk for an accident on the job. The Occupational Health and Safety...
Month: September 2019
EMTs and paramedics at significant risks of assault
Considerable concern exists about the increasing level of workplace hazards that paramedics and EMTs in California and across the country face every day. If you work in this industry, you will likely know of the recent incident in which a patient assaulted...
Newly passed bill could get workers’ compensation for gig workers
In California, there has been an ongoing debate as to how independent contractors - also called "gig" workers - should be treated when it comes to workplace benefits, such as the right to be paid a minimum wage, overtime and workers' compensation benefits. Since gig...
What is the law for medical exams with workers’ compensation?
Injured workers in California have a lot to think about. That includes the injury or condition from which they suffer, the medical care they need, what will happen with their job, how they will make ends meet and much more. Workers' compensation benefits are in place...
Fatal construction accident claims life of Disney worker
Construction workers in California are cognizant of the risks they take every time they work on a project. Because they are oftentimes using heavy equipment and large tools, and must trust fellow workers, they need to make certain they and their employers use the...
