Becoming injured on the job is never something someone wants to think about, but it happens more than people think. When you are injured, it’s common to think about the financial side of the situation. Will you be able to afford your medical bills? What happens if you...
Workers’ Compensation
What are temporary disability benefits?
Workers can suffer a work-related injury from an accident or repeated exposures at work. California’s workers’ compensation pays for lost income from these injuries. One benefit of workers’ compensation is temporary disability benefits. Because these benefits make up...
The city of San Diego settles with workers for $6.2m
A landmark overtime lawsuit was recently settled in San Diego, awarding 2,000 city employees compensation for missed overtime pay over three years. The City Council unanimously approved the $6.2 million settlement to pay out to blue-collar workers, police officers and...
OSHA and Cal/OSHA help you know your safety rights
California state government includes a worker health and safety division. Most people call it “Cal/OSHA” because the state so closely modeled its division on the U.S. federal government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Both have a lot of muscle...
California now more easily covers PTSD in first responders
Californians continue to witness the courage and commitment of police, firefighters and other first responders. They not only confront mass shootings and wildfires but untold numbers of other lower-profile tragedies and crises. Until the signing of a new law late last...
What are workers’ compensation benefits in California?
Workers’ compensation benefits are a vital lifeline for injured workers in California. Injured workers should be familiar with the types of benefits they can be entitled to and the overall process of applying for workers’ compensation benefits. Types of workers’...
Workers’ compensation cases can turn into discrimination cases
California’s workers’ compensation law is broad: Almost all employees and on-the-job injuries are covered. The injured worker doesn’t have to show that the employer did anything wrong in order to receive benefits. If everything works as it should, after an on-the-job...
Employee rights to be protected from Type 2 workplace violence
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says workers in various industries face work-related violence risks. Although employers in San Diego and elsewhere are responsible for protecting employee rights to safe work environments, a significant number of Type 2 violence...
Social media can damage your workers’ comp claim
Social media may be the primary way you keep in touch with family and friends, especially if you are not originally from California. Having a Facebook, Twitter or other platform to post pictures and update your status is a convenient way to keep your family connected....
Did your boss fire you for no reason? You can fight back
Losing your job is a serious threat to your well-being and the stability of your California family. It can be devastating to learn from your employer that he or she is firing you, especially when there is no reason for this course of action. If you suspect that your...