If you suffer an injury at work that makes it so you cannot go back to the job you held before, workers’ compensation can help you to obtain other employment. The injury was not your fault, so the system will try to avoid punishing you for the result of it by offering...
Workers’ Compensation
When should you return to work after an injury?
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...
Are nursing mothers required to have work breaks?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) features many employer requirements to ensure workers have access to their rights. According to the U.S. Department of labors, nursing breaks fall under the category of the FLSA. Workers should explicitly understand these...
How to choose your treating doctor for your work injury
If you sustain an injury at your workplace, you probably want your personal doctor to treat you. Many people prefer to discuss their medical treatment with a physician they trust. If you follow certain procedures, you have the right to choose someone to treat your...
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...
Female employees file class-action lawsuit against Google
It is only natural for employees in California to want to receive beneficial treatment from their employers. They put in hard work to provide good products and/or services, and expect their recompense to reflect that. At the same time, they may understand that their...
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,...