Workers’ Compensation

Throughout California, many first responders and firefighters work hard to help keep this state safe. Unfortunately, performing these duties can sometimes result in bouts of post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. To help solve this growing problem, Governor Gavin...

Parts of California are warm and sunny, and many people find themselves working in high temperatures. Unfortunately, working in these environments sometimes leads to heat stress. Here's more information about this condition and what you can do to prevent it. What is...

Your California employer is generally required to take steps to help prevent you from getting hurt at work. However, you can also take reasonable steps to minimize the risk of incurring an eye injury while performing your job-related tasks. Make sure to wear...

Many people who work from home and telecommute often wonder if they're still entitled to workers' comp if they suffer from an injury while performing work tasks. Employees who work remotely in California are covered under workers' compensation provided by employers....

Thousands of people in California volunteer to help their favorite charities and organizations in their spare time. In most cases, workers' compensation only applies to employees--if you're a volunteer, the agency hasn't technically employed you. However, there are...

Worker's comp benefits in California provide income for workers who can no longer perform their job because of a disability. The Social Security Administration has stringent requirements to prevent abuse of the program. A large percentage of claims get denied...

In the state of California, most employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance. This means that employees can collect compensation if they're injured on the job. However, there might be times when workers' compensation isn't an option. If that's the...

When most people hear about workers' compensation claims, they think of accidents in the workplace that lead to injury. However, California residents should also be aware of occupational diseases that can result in a workers' compensation claim. State laws concerning...

California residents work in various industries, including public safety with jobs like firefighting; health with jobs in nursing and medicine; office jobs, such as administrative assistant; manual jobs, such as construction; and other public employees. Many injuries...