Factory workers are essential to the economy. Yet they are often poorly paid and have to work long shifts compared to many other lines of work. The work can also be repetitive. Still, it is a line of work that many rely on and some enjoy. Yet a factory worker may be...
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation
Shedding light on common occupational diseases in California
An occupational disease stems from work exposure and can aggravate preexisting health conditions. You may be eligible for workers' compensation payments if your employer was negligent. To start, be sure that you save all documentation that connects your symptoms with...
The link between marijuana policies and workplace injuries
For the past several years, adults in California are allowed to use marijuana recreationally. However, while you might not get in trouble for using it, it could increase your risk of getting hurt at work. According to one study, recreational marijuana laws (RMLs) were...
Getting back to work after a workplace injury
Going back to work after getting injured on the job in California can feel both exciting and a little worrying for many people. Besides thinking about money, going back to work is important for your emotions and health. Making this return to work successful means...
Protecting yourself at a nursing job in California
Nurses' role in society is vital for the health and well-being of individuals in critical situations. They are the backbone of the healthcare system, and the overall quality of care largely depends on their competence and dedication. Therefore, it is only fitting to...
Workers’ compensation for rotator cuff issues
Arms and shoulders may experience strain from physical labor. Since the shoulder muscles and tendons work together to perform several tasks in various daily work routines, a great many California employees might suffer from rotator cuff injuries. Thankfully, many of...
Working in dangerous extreme heat conditions
Throughout the year, even during seasons that have cool weather elsewhere in the country, California's weather can spike significantly, and the dramatic increase in temperature might be utterly unexpected. These extreme temperatures create dangers to workers who are...
Understanding workers’ compensation when commuting is essential
If you work for an employer in California and get into an accident when commuting, the incident will be considered unrelated to your employment per the "going and coming" rule. However, there are situations where workers' compensation may apply when an accident occurs...
How to secure your workers’ compensation claim settlements
Almost all states require that businesses with employees carry workers’ compensation insurance. This is no-fault insurance coverage that protects business owners in California from employee lawsuits after someone has been injured in the workplace. Employees are able...
Outdoor workers face injury risks
Certain professions involve working outdoors for extended hours. While some may think that California's primarily mild weather makes working outside hazard-free, that's not the case. Workers may face exposure to the elements that could put their health at risk. Taking...