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If you sustain a work injury or contract an occupational disease, you may need to observe certain things regarding medical care to protect your eligibility for workers' compensation benefits. And one of those things is choosing a doctor. Will your employer pick your...
The overwhelming majority of truck drivers are conscientious. They take care and ensure that both they and other drivers are safe. Nonetheless, there is no escaping the fact that trucks are much larger than other vehicles. What this means is that if something does go...
Many jobs require that people drive. Bus drivers and those operating semi-trucks spend the majority of each shift they work on the road. They may recognize that crashes are one of the most pressing safety concerns related to their employment. Many other professionals...
A lot of work-related injuries aren’t caused by one specific accident. They’re a cumulation of strain, wear and tear, often caused by performing the same movements repeatedly, day in and day out. This is often referred to as cumulative trauma (CT) or cumulative...
In California, workers' compensation coverage extends beyond physical injuries. It can also cover psychiatric harm to address the severe toll certain jobs can take on employee mental health. Unfortunately, it is challenging to prove psychiatric injuries. Many with...
Public safety officers are always facing dangerous conditions and certain physical risks – it’s just part of the job. With that in mind, California affords certain public safety officers special presumptions when it comes to work-related injuries. One of these is the...
You never know when you will be involved in a workplace accident or suffer a work-related illness. As such, it helps to understand how the workers’ compensation scheme works and your legal rights as an employee in California. Here are some common misconceptions about...
An injury on the job in California can be a very frustrating experience. Workers may need to take time away from their positions, which can lead to lost wages and other career setbacks. They also have the physical consequences of an injury to address, not the least of...
California has undergone legislative changes and experienced ongoing debates that have reshaped the understanding and address workers’ rights and protections, especially in the gig economy. Amidst these discussions, one crucial aspect that stands out is recognizing...
Food service workers fulfill an essential need in California. Restaurants are filled with couples on first dates, business associates closing an important deal or families celebrating a special occasion. But it doesn’t matter if it’s fast food or a five-star Michelin...
