Employers are legally required to make certain accommodations to their staff. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, nursing mothers must be provided breaks while at work based on the Fair Labor Standards Act. Knowing your rights as an employee allows you to...
Workers’ Compensation
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...
What are the rules about overtime in California?
California is a very worker-friendly state with laws that look out for your rights. When it comes to overtime, the state is rather strict on how employers pay you. The State of California Department of Industrial Relations explains that the general rules for overtime...
When can you file a claim if you are working from home?
Over the past year, employees from California to New York have had to complete much of their work from home, bringing the question surrounding workers' comp eligibility to light. Understandably, work-from-home employees want to know if and when they can file a claim...
Could your work injury lead to gastrological issues?
When getting treatment for a work injury, the last thing you expect is to suffer from a secondary issue, but that is what is happening more and more these days as doctors seek to use a variety of non-opioid pain medications. The move away from opioid medications is to...
Are work-at-home injuries compensable?
If you sustain an injury at home, you may wonder what, if any, rights you have to compensation. Can you still recover workers’ compensation, even if your accident occurs in an environment over which your employer has little to no control? With one-third of the...
What should I know about worker classification?
Worker classification is a hot topic, especially in California because of a recent change in the definition of independent contractor. When employers wrongly classify a worker, it can create a bad situation when it comes to taxes and employee rights. According to the...
The impact of excessive working
Every day, workers across the country are too tired to stay safe and if you regularly struggle with fatigue due to working many hours, it is crucial to understand the risks you face on the job. Sadly, fatigue can significantly increase the likelihood of an accident...
Dangers of unsafe equipment at work
Most Californians do not expect to suffer serious injuries while they are at work. Unfortunately, however, many workers are injured at work every year in the state. Some of the problems that lead to workplace injury accidents are caused by tools and equipment that are...