Workers’ Compensation

Toeing the line between disclosing information about your private life and being honest about a disability can be challenging, particularly when you’re pursuing a job. There are some cases in which it may behoove you to disclose that you have a disability. In other situations, you may prefer to keep this knowledge to yourself. What specific elements should you consider…Read More

Every employee deserves to feel safe when they walk into work each day. Unfortunately, even in work environments like office buildings that are seemingly safe, injuries may still occur. While most people assume that employees may only suffer physical injuries, it is just as common for workers to suffer emotional injuries while on the job. While the emotional injuries suffered…Read More

For some workers, the thought of going into work can certainly make them feel sick. However, for certain employees, their job could actually be causing them to develop a work-related illness. If you have been feeling unwell, it is crucial that you are aware of the signs that you may be developing an illness related to your job. The trusted…Read More

According to the CDC, workers exposed to extreme heat or workers whose duties require them to be in a hot environment are at risk of heat stress. Being exposed to extreme heat can lead to occupational illnesses and injuries. Additionally, workers who are overweight, have heart disease, have high blood pressure, take medication, or are 65 or older may be…Read More

Nearly all California workers have the right to receive all wages for hours worked and overtime pay on time. When employers violate those rights, employers have the right to file a wage claim lawsuit. If an employer violates your wage rights, contact a California employment law lawyer who can help protect your rights. How to Calculate Overtime Pay in California…Read More

Some employers may try to cheat the system for profit by misclassifying employees as “exempt” from certain employment rights and privileges, such as overtime pay. Some employers may purposefully misclassify employees in an attempt to defraud the system, and others may accidentally misclassify employees. Regardless of how the misclassification occurs, when employees don’t receive the pay or benefits they deserve…Read More

Workers in California have a right to a safe and healthy work environment under the California Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). OSHA has established rules and regulations that employers must adhere to in order to keep employees from being injured or developing work-related illnesses. When employers fail to meet those standards, whether on purpose or accidentally, employees have a…Read More

You can reverse the decision if your workers’ compensation claim is denied or rejected by your employer’s insurance company. In California, you can appeal the denial or rejection of your claim by requesting a hearing in front of the local Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board judge. The judge will hear both sides of the case and decide whether the insurance company…Read More

In California, the law allows many employees to seek overtime payment when working more hours. Overtime wages are a form of additional payment given to employees who exceed their working hours for the day or week. When an employee is injured in a workplace accident, part of their workers’ comp benefits may be loss of wages which refers to the…Read More

In theory, employees injured on the job, their employers, and the workers’ comp doctors should be working together to get the employee healthy and fully rehabilitated so they can get back to work. However, the process of workers’ compensation often creates tension and mistrust within the doctor-patient dynamic. Employers want workers back on the job as quickly as possible, and…Read More