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...
This blog recently updated in January 2022 and was originally published in Aug 25, 2018. Workers’ compensation may provide benefits to employees with a hernia that was directly or indirectly caused by work activities Hernias affect about 5% of the population at some...
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...
California’s workers’ compensation system is seeing important updates in 2025 that directly impact injured workers across the state, including here in Santa Rosa. Understanding these changes is critical to protecting your rights if you are hurt at work — and...
