You don’t work in an oil field or on a construction site, where you are at daily risk of a serious and incapacitating accident. Instead, you work in an office or from home, typing on your computer all day. But this does not mean that you are completely safe from...
Disability Benefits
Disability benefits will help if you cannot return to work
Facing mounting medical bills in the aftermath of a workplace injury is enough to cause anxiety for any victim. It is a situation that can be exacerbated if the injury left the worker unable to return to work. Workers in San Diego and across California might find...
Working while receiving disability benefits
In the era of the side hustle, some people consider working even while they already receive a check, in order to supplement their income. For those receiving disability benefits, many wonder if their checks will be affected if they choose to work while receiving them....
Disability benefits increased under new California law
The new year brings new laws to the Golden State, and workers have reasons to rejoice. Under a new law that went into effect Jan. 1, family leave and disability benefits payments will increase. California workers in small businesses will also have the...
How disability benefits are changing in California
Over the last seven years, services and funding for Social Security Disability Insurance have changed. Wait times are longer, and the number of cases waiting for a hearing by a judge has risen. Many California residents will need to make a claim for these disability...
Guide to temporary pregnancy disability benefits in California
New parents may be asking themselves, what are my options for time off with my baby? In California, guidelines are already in effect that offer some paid and unpaid leave for new mothers and fathers. These temporary disability benefits are offered to employees based...
Disability benefits are earned benefits
The idea of Social Security is to provide a safety net to the elderly, the disabled and families who have lost the primary breadwinner. The benefits are in place to provide a safety net for vulnerable people across the country who need it most. A recent article...