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....
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Workers’ Compensation
Do volunteers get workers’ compensation?
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...
The five most dangerous occupations
Almost any occupation in California poses at least some risk of on-the-job injury to employees. Some occupations pose more of a risk than others. Listed below are the top five high-risk occupations based on information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Census...
Reasons for workers’ comp denials
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...
Can you sue your employer if they don’t have workers’ comp?
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...
Understanding occupational disease in California
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...
Workers’ compensation claims for minor injuries
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...
The risks electricians face on a job site
Electricians in California face a variety of hazards whenever they are on a job site. For instance, accidentally touching a live wire could result in a significant injury or death. Furthermore, these individuals may be at risk of falling from heights while working on...
Injuries that will not be covered by workers’ compensation
Workers injured in San Jose, California, or another nearby city should know what the workers' compensation program covers. As to the nature of the injury, the program can cover physical injuries, including those caused by repetitive motions like carpal tunnel...
What are your options after your boss denies workers’ comp?
In the unfortunate event that you are involved in a workplace accident, the next step is to speak with your employer and apply for workers' comp. These funds will allow you to heal at home without the stress of not having enough money to pay your monthly bills....