California workers' compensation covers discrimination and harassment. The Labor Commissioner's Office enforces policies that prohibit retaliation against victims of sexual assault, employees on sick leave, employees with a criminal history and several other...
Workers’ Compensation
Violence against nurses reaching unprecedented levels
Working as a California nurse involves a high degree of risk. While working around ill patients creates obvious hazards, nurses also face numerous safety risks in other areas. The number of patients assaulting nurses is on the rise across California and the nation,...
Workers’ compensation for truck drivers
California relies on trucking. Unfortunately, it is a relatively risky job because of the danger of catastrophic accidents and repetitive stress injuries. According to the Nebraska Spine Hospital, 59 percent of truck drivers suffer lower back pain. Policy Advice...
How safe is your delivery truck’s step stool?
If you work as a delivery driver for a major logistics company, you probably shudder every time you open the door and see the hundreds of packages you must deliver. Some of these, of course, are in stacks that reach over your head. Your company has planned for this...
Workers compensation information for California firefighters
Firefighters perform a crucial service, but their work often exposes them to harm, leading to injuries, trauma and chronic illnesses. Fortunately, firefighters can receive workers' compensation benefits. Furthermore, section 4850 of the Labor Code entitles California...
Can a sedentary job make you susceptible to injury?
Life on the road as a trucker or behind a desk may seem miles apart, but there is one commonality between them. Both jobs require you to sit for long periods in one spot. While a sedentary position may not seem dangerous, it may prove detrimental to your health. The...
What are some safety features you need on a scaffold?
When working on a construction site, your bosses could account for some accidents but not for others. In some circumstances, they could even send you to work on a scaffold without any safety equipment. Knowing what safety guidelines you should follow and what...
Does workers’ comp allow me to ask for a second medical opinion?
Under the California Code of Regulations, you may obtain a second or third opinion for your workplace injuries. As noted on the State of California Department of Industrial Relations website, you could also request an opinion concerning different approaches to...
Are delivery drivers vulnerable to rotator cuff injuries?
If you work as a delivery driver in the modern economy, you probably have an excellent career in front of you. After all, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. economy is likely to need roughly 12% more delivery drivers in the next 10 years alone....
Can long-haul truck driving cause degenerative disk disease?
As a long-haul truck driver, you are no stranger to sitting in one position for hours on end. After all, every time you leave your truck, you add minutes to your already tight pickup and delivery schedules. Still, to keep your back healthy, it is difficult to...