Working in a California restaurant can be exhilarating. You may enjoy interacting with the customers and the high-energy pace of the dinner hour, especially when a customer leaves an appreciative tip. However, restaurant work carries a high rate of accidents and...

Some California workers face various risks every time they show up for work. From using power tools to slip-and-fall accidents, there are many ways that a person could suffer an injury in the workplace. Just as dangerous are the environment hazards that may eventually...

Workers’ compensation benefits are for individuals who suffer injuries while at work or as a direct result of their work conditions. Workplace violence is also a valid reason to seek compensation, yet many people are either unaware of their right to financial...

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board recently overturned a ruling of a workers' compensation administrative law judge who denied an injured employee's benefits claims under SB 863. Although the employee suffered physical injuries in a vehicle accident, he alleged...

You know that if you suffer injuries while on the job in California, you have the right to certain benefits and support through your employer's workers' compensation insurance. Applying for these benefits is just the first step in the process, however, and fairly...

Whether you suffer an injury or just want to know what happens if you do, the information below provides an overview of the workers' compensation system. With this knowledge, your worries about what happens after an injury might go away. So, what is workers'...

People who live and work in San Diego County can be injured on the job no matter what type of work the engage in. Certainly some industries, such as construction, have higher rates of workplace accidents but a workers’ compensation injury can happen in a retail...

A California resident does not have to work in a hazardous environment to suffer a work-related injury. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as those caused by a repetitive injury can cause serious -- and even permanent -- damage. There are steps that both employers...

When most California workers think about what "rehabilitation" means in connection with workers' compensation, it is usually in conjunction with recovering from an on-the-job injury -- such as physical therapy. That is just one definition of rehabilitation when it...

For shift workers across the nation, working odd schedules is part of the job description. And whether you’re a retail worker or a truck driver, chances are those long hours and varying schedules have started to cut into your sleep schedule. While most people assume...