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If you sustain an injury at work in California, you’re entitled to workers’ compensation. Workers’ comp is in place to help injured workers cover necessary medical expenses, recover lost wages, and in some cases, receive disability benefits. The amount awarded and the type of benefits each person receives depends on their injury and circumstance. To help you recover the maximum…Read More

California workers are entitled to receiving fair compensation for injuries sustained while working under California workers’ compensation laws. Workers’ comp can cover medical care, lost wages, and sometimes disability payments. An injured worker must file a claim with their employer’s insurance to approve their benefits. However, insurance companies are not often willing to cover all expenses and might offer lowball…Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of our lives. Not only has COVID-19 created countless challenges for state policymakers, but it has also made workers' compensation claims confusing and challenging to navigate. Many people wonder if they can still collect workers' compensation if their injury is related to COVID-19. Whether you can collect workers' compensation if you have…Read More

According to California labor laws under Code Section 3700, employers are required to have workers' compensation insurance. Unfortunately, there are a few situations in which an injured employee is not eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim. When trying to obtain workers' compensation benefits, it is best to first understand which injuries are not covered by workers' compensation in California.…Read More

Incidents happen, and non-US citizens might be worried about whether or not they can file a workers’ compensation claim. Many workers who aren’t citizens make the common mistake of believing they are not entitled to workers’ compensation claims when they have been injured on the job in California. According to 2020 findings released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics,…Read More

Workplace injuries are more common than many people realize. According to statistics released by the US Department of Labor, there were 2.7 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in the primary industry sector in 2020. This figure includes warehouse injuries, and warehousing ranks as one of the most dangerous industries to work within globally. It’s estimated that approximately 1.18 million…Read More

Some California Employers may try to dispute a worker’s compensation claim to keep their insurance premiums from rising or hide the fact that they don’t have the required amount of worker’s comp insurance. Typical reasons an employer gives include: The company does not carry worker’s comp insurance, or the injury didn’t occur at work, or your injury is not severe…Read More

Most people experience stress in their job at some point in their employment. For some, though, stress can be so constant and debilitating that it becomes a serious medical condition. Stress is primarily a mental and emotional disorder. Will workers' compensation in California cover stress? Workplace Stress Injuries Workplace stress injuries can be physical, mental, or emotional. Most people are…Read More

If your employees get hurt or sick from their job, they can get benefits through workers’ compensation insurance. When your employees receive workers’ compensation benefits, they may wonder if they’ll have to pay taxes on them. It depends on the circumstances. Taxable income is often referred to as adjusted gross income or adjusted income minus deductions or exemptions. Taxable income…Read More

Typing injuries develop over time and, if left untreated, become painful and debilitating conditions that can inhibit your ability to carry out your daily life activities. In the early stages, many people don’t notice the symptoms. But as time passes, the symptoms get worse and often lead to chronic pain.  Typing injuries are repetitive stress injuries that can be recognized…Read More