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...
The spread of the COVID-19 virus is currently causing a rise in the use of telemedicine in workers’ compensation cases. Though this is being done primarily out of necessity, to abide by social distancing guidelines, it is a positive change for both injured workers and...
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...
