One concern many workers have after getting hurt at work and pursuing a claim for workers’ compensation benefits is whether or not their employer can retaliate against them for doing so. Many injured workers who end up placed on light duty work restrictions then...
A hernia can be a painful and serious injury, especially when it affects your ability to lift, stand, bend, walk, or return to your regular job duties. For many workers, the first question is simple: Can a hernia qualify for workers’ compensation benefits? In...
Any employee in the state of California should know the laws that protect them when it comes to their employment. If you suffer a work-related accident and get injured, you need to know your rights. In California, it is illegal for your employer to fire you or...
How to Report a Work-Related Injury If you have been injured at work in California, it is important to follow the proper procedures to report your injury. By adequately reporting your injury, you can make sure you are on the right track to obtaining compensation and...
Suffering an injury on the job is difficult enough, but for workers in California, receiving treatment means dealing with extra layers of confusing bureaucracy. Instead of being able to use your own primary care physician, state law requires injured workers to seek...
