Workers’ Compensation

Getting hurt at work can rattle your confidence and motivation for doing your job. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may suffer from ongoing anxiety, triggered by the thought of returning to work. Because it is such a big decision to reenter the workforce...

You thought you had a solid workers' compensation case, but your employer's claims examiner felt differently. Recently, you learned you lost your case. What should you do now? Chron explores strategies for responding to a denied workers' comp claim. You could have...

This is a common question, so if you are asking it you are not alone. Workers’ compensation benefits are often a part of an insurance policy purchased by your employer. Like all insurance companies, making sure you get your entitled benefits can be difficult. As a...

What happens if you are injured while working at home for your employer? Can you receive workers' compensation in California? The answer is yes, but take care not to make mistakes that could jeopardize your claim. Follow the claims application process closely Even...

The California Workers' Compensation program is part of a nationwide effort to balance the scales between powerful employers and injured employees. The system contains many organizations and individuals that could have an interest in the outcome of your case,...

Retail workers have some of the most stressful jobs in California. Dealing with the public on a constant basis is not an easy task in and of itself, and then workers must also deal with management decisions and job assignments. Some jobs are relatively easy and...

Complaints from Californians experiencing extreme eye strain while working from home have increased exponentially during the past year. Many people now spend as many as 13 hours per day in front of a computer screen, much of it while working from home. Employers who...

If you injured yourself while working from home in California, your employer might still be liable. Workers' compensation doesn't just cover workplace injuries; it covers any injuries sustained during work hours, even if you're not in the office. However, not everyone...

Workers' compensation is a nice program that allows you to receive compensation and benefits for a work injury without having to go through the court system. You can usually start getting benefits fairly quickly. The California Division of Workers' Compensation...