The “going and coming rule” is important in workers’ comp cases. It essentially just excludes a person’s commute. If all they’re doing is driving from their home to the office in the morning, and they get injured in a car accident, they can’t seek workers’ comp...
Whether your teen has an after-school and weekend job or gets temporary jobs during winter and summer breaks, you probably haven’t thought much about their eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured at work or suffer a work-related illness....
Workers’ compensation benefits are supposed to be there for you when you’re injured on the job – but there are a lot of different rules that can trip you up. Understanding when an injury is and isn’t covered can be hard for the average worker, and there are – without...
If you've recently been injured on the job, navigating your options for medical treatment can be confusing. You may not completely understand your rights when selecting a doctor. Knowing something about California's workers' compensation laws can help you receive the...
Even with strict occupational safety measures, work-related injuries and illnesses still happen. If you are hurt at work or while advancing your employer’s interests, you may be entitled to restitution for the resulting damages per California’s workers’ compensation...
People who work as independent contractors (as opposed to employees) are not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits under California law. However, it’s not always clear which of those categories a worker fits into – particularly in industries like construction....
In the maze of workers' compensation, vocational rehabilitation emerges as a beacon of light. It’s a tool to mend injured workers' broken spirits and present them with new possibilities. This vital service often occurs when an injury renders a worker unable to resume...
When an employee is injured at work, they should report to the employer. This ensures they receive just compensation to cover medical costs, lost wages and other damages. However, a significant percentage of work-related injuries go unreported. Below are three reasons...
Although fewer Americans are working remotely than were working remotely in 2020 and 2021, there are still millions of adults who are operating out of home offices, shared meeting spaces and coffee shops across the Golden State and the rest of the U.S. When...
You've been doing the same job for years, but it has become more painful in recent months. You can barely wait for the end of your shift each day because of the pain in your arms, shoulders, knees, hips or back. Chronic pain that flares up at work is likely the result...
