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...
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What should you do after losing your workers’ comp case?
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...
What does workers’ compensation actually cover?
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...
Can carpal tunnel syndrome qualify you for workers’ compensation?
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...
Mistakes to avoid in home workers’ compensation claims
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...
Can you get Workers’ Compensation for repetitive stress injuries?
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,...
Potential job injuries for retail workers
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...
Increased computer time can cause multiple eye strain issues
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...
Can remote employees file for workers’ compensation?
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...
What are the five types of benefits from workers’ compensation?
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...