Workers’ Compensation

When you suffer an injury at work, there are many things you must consider as you decide how you will move forward. A workplace injury can leave you dealing with pain and discomfort and prevent you from continuing to fulfill your normal work duties for some time. Beyond the immediate needs you may face, such as burdensome medical expenses and…Read More

Your rights as a delivery driver in California depend on whether you are classified as an employee or independent contractor. Some delivery drivers are employees of the delivery services or businesses they work for and are entitled to significant protections under California labor laws that include the right to receive workers' compensation benefits when they get hurt or sick on…Read More

It's the role of managers and supervisors to make sure that chemical substances, industrial solvents, and toxic formulas are labeled, handled, and stored properly and carefully and to government safety standards. When there's room for slip-ups and carelessness, employees can be exposed to toxic chemicals and suffer severe injuries. If this occurs and the employer or the company's insurance company…Read More

Workers' comp benefits have been available to employees for years. California employers must carry insurance to protect their employees in the event of job-related injuries or illnesses. While workers' comp benefits availability is common knowledge, there are many lies and myths about them. Some individuals spread false information about these benefits only because they're not informed properly or don't know…Read More

Employees can sustain toxic chemical exposure injuries at any job. However, in certain industries, there's a greater risk. Workers can be regularly exposed for a prolonged time and not even realize it until they become ill. While employers are responsible for ensuring a safe work environment, certain things are just out of their control. Employees who sustain injuries or become…Read More

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), approximately 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise at work each year in the United States. This exposure can lead to workplace-related hearing loss, a condition significantly impacting a person's quality of life. If you are a California resident suffering hearing loss due to an accident in the…Read More

Construction workers are vulnerable to falls, electrocution, and being struck by falling objects, among other hazards. Working on scaffolding can be a hazardous job, and accidents can happen despite all safety precautions. Workers who have suffered injuries on scaffolding may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. If you have been injured in a scaffolding accident, it is essential to understand…Read More

In California, workplace retaliation is illegal. Retaliation in the workplace is where an employer takes adverse action against a worker because the worker exercised a protected activity, including reporting unsafe work conditions and refusing to work. If a worker believes they're working in hazardous, dangerous, or unsafe working conditions, they should report it to their employer in writing and express…Read More

Many workplaces aren't necessarily "safe," even despite there being various things an employer can do to ensure it's as safe as possible for their employees. In unsafe conditions, employees have the right to refuse to work, but only if these unsafe conditions are unreasonably hazardous or dangerous. For instance, if you're working on a worksite and you refuse to work…Read More

Workplace injuries include more than just physical injuries. It is entirely possible to have mental injuries as well. They are more challenging to prove than physical injuries, but you can make claims for them. If you need to make a mental health injury claim for your employer, you may want legal help first. Proving mental health injuries can be complex,…Read More