Workers who are injured on the job or contract a work-related illness in California are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits are designed to help with medical bills, lost wages and other costs associated with the injury or illness. With that...
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...
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...
No one goes to work expecting to come home injured. However, any California workplace can lead to injured employees. What makes matters worse is that recent findings indicate that fatal workplace injuries are on the rise. The data behind workplace injuries increasing...
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...
Some California office workers might assume that because they do not work on a construction site, in a factory or in a similar position where there is a higher rate of injury, they do not have to worry about getting hurt on the job. However, office workers are also at...
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...
Many California residents spend a sizable portion of their weeks working. Whether you work in an office, restaurant, warehouse or any other business, staying injury-free must happen so you can continue earning your wages. That's why it's important to learn how to...
California and all other states have laws in place to protect workers from unsafe conditions. Unfortunately, even with such rules and regulations in place, accidents and injuries still happen. Recent reports have revealed that SpaceX has a high incidence of workplace...
Workplace injuries account for a large percentage of hospital visits in California. Even with the strictest safety standards, workplace injuries still occur. To protect themselves, individuals should know what types of risks they face in the workplace. Here are three...
