As a worker in California, you have the right to work in a healthy and safe environment. Unless you work for the federal government, the law governing this right is called the California Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cal/OSHA). If you are working in the state of...
Sprains, puncture wounds, and fractures are among the most common reasons for filing a California workers’ compensation claim California workers’ compensation claims are filed for a variety of reasons. Different kinds of injuries may trigger claims for different kind...
If you have been injured at work in the state of California, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries under the California Workers’ Compensation Act. Along with medical bills, you may be able to also get paid for the time you are unable to work because of...
In California, workers’ compensation covers work-related injuries or illnesses. While the COVID-19 pandemic is still going on, employees should know that if they contract COVID-19 at work, it may be covered under workers’ compensation. California law requires...
The novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, has affected the lives of California residents in many ways. Not only has it impacted the day-to-day lives of California residents, but it also has affected the workers’ compensation system. Due to California shelter-in-place...
As you may expect, workers’ compensation claims are not always accepted, even when it is a genuine work-related injury. The good news is that even if your workers’ compensation claim is denied for any reason, you still have the right to appeal the denial. At Kneisler...
