California law strictly protects employees' rights, making any retaliation for workers' compensation claims illegal. However, some employers might respond negatively and punish employees for exercising their rights. Recognizing the signs of retaliation early on allows...
Workers’ Compensation
Workplace bullying may lead to workers’ comp filings
The Workplace Bullying Institute’s 2021 survey found that approximately 30% of America’s employees experience abuse at work. As reported by Purdue University, repeated bullying sabotages or interferes with the abused employees’ ability to perform their job tasks. In...
Cumulative injuries and workers’ compensation benefits
Tasks involving repetitive motions could lead to cumulative injuries, which develop over time. As noted by BusinessInsurance.com, cumulative injuries include painful conditions such as tendonitis. Working with repeated exposure to sounds, vibrations or chemicals could...
Can you receive workers’ compensation for anxiety in California?
Most people would say that their jobs cause them some type of stress, but what happens when individuals at your California job target you due to your age, sexuality or race? Daily exposure to a toxic work culture can cause anxiety and mental stress, which may affect...
Navigating a California workers’ compensation denial
When an injured worker in California receives a denial of their workers' compensation claim, it can feel like a door has closed. However, a denial is not the final word. Workers' compensation insurance provides critical support for employees who suffer work-related...
Protecting workers’ compensation rights for Mexican workers
Workers' compensation rights are essential for ensuring the well-being and safety of employees, regardless of their nationality. For workers from Mexico, understanding their rights and protections under workers' compensation laws is crucial. Workers from Mexico play a...
What should you include in a workers’ compensation claim?
After a workplace injury, you will want to file a claim with your employer as soon as you can. In fact, the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations says you have 30 days to report an injury. Waiting longer than that could jeopardize your eligibility to...
Common injuries that affect first responders
First responders are the unsung heroes who put their lives on the line every day to save others. They rush into burning buildings, respond to emergencies and provide critical medical attention to those in need. While their bravery and dedication are commendable, it is...
What does it mean to achieve maximum medical improvement?
The days and weeks following a workplace injury could have you wondering if you will completely recover from your injuries. It is natural to worry about what the end of your recovery will look like and if it means you can resume a normal life. At some point, your...
What marks the end of a workers’ compensation case?
The workers' compensation process may seem like it lasts a long time. Getting all of your documentation submitted, dealing with insurers and moving through the process may seem like it will never end. But eventually, your case will be complete. What marks the end? It...