Injuries happen at the workplace. Some jobs come with more significant risks of injuries than others, but no worksite is entirely safe. A person working on top of building roofs faces far more chances of serious injuries than the average office receptionist, but a...
If you have been injured on the job in California, the state's workers' compensation law helps you get the benefits you need regardless of who is at fault if you can't work. Familiarizing yourself with these guidelines will help you meet deadlines and fulfill...
Avoiding injuries becomes a daily practice for many workers, especially those in dangerous jobs. California workers who deal with heights often accept the hazards associated with their occupations. A telephone line repair technician or a high-rise window washer may...
When an accident in the workplace happens, leaving an employee with a serious illness or injury, workers' compensation may be the only resource an employee has to cover the expenses. Despite nearly 3% of employees filing for compensation, many more do not pursue the...
After a workplace accident or injury a California resident should notify their employer of the harm that they have suffered immediately or as soon as they can safely do so. This is because the notification requirement triggers an employer's workers' compensation...
To a worker who suffers an injury while performing the duties of their job, seeking approval for workers' compensation benefits may seem incredibly straightforward. A California resident in this situation may notify their employer of their injury, seek medical help...
Many workers who find themselves injured in a workplace accident often end up going to the hospital to get treatment for their injuries. And, this often requires an extended hospital stay. A hospital stay means medical bills and when one is taking time off from work,...
Some jobs expose workers to certain types of illnesses and make them more susceptible to contracting these illnesses. Employees such as janitors, housekeepers, nurses, dental assistants and people in similar jobs often find themselves exposed to certain infectious...
Given how much time employees spend at the workplace, it is no wonder that most California residents, like their counterparts across the country, consider their workplace their second home. They treat their colleagues like family and expect the same treatment in...
Construction crews in California are usually at work year-round. They make roadway improvements, build new establishments and ensure that water and sewage pipes work correctly. These crews, which can be quite large and include heavy machinery, can work at a frantic...
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