COVID-19 is like an unrelenting tsunami, continuously hitting cities and states across the country day after day. Recent estimates conclude that confirmed cases in the U.S. now exceed 18 million. Sadly, California is one of the states with the highest number of...
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Are You Registered To Vote?
Online voter registration ends in California on October 19th. Have you registered to vote? Have you checked if your previous registration is still valid? If not, you only have a few days left to do so. This election is possibly the most crucial in our lifetimes. Your...
Helping workers respond to workplace accidents in California
A great deal of effort is put into protecting employees as they complete their job-related tasks in California. For example, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration creates regulations intended to prevent workplace accidents from occurring in addition to...
Worker killed in California construction accident
For many people in the United States, the advent of football season is anticipated months in advance. This may be especially true in California this year as the construction of a new stadium is underway. Unfortunately, a worker at the project was recently killed in a...
Sexual harassment is a form of sexual discrimination
Every day in California, millions of workers report to work. The vast majority of these workers are committed to fulfilling their job responsibilities to the best of their abilities, as required by their employers. Unfortunately, some find that illegal actions,...
3 myths about workers’ compensation
After a workplace injury, you may worry about your health, your future and your career. Worse, many people have misconceptions about workers’ compensation that could make them hesitant to file a claim. What are some myths about workers’ compensation? Your employer can...
Changes to California workers compensation during COVID-19 on KKFX Fox 11 Morning
How to protect against a ladder accident at work
Even if using a ladder at work is an everyday occurrence, it’s important that you always put your safety above everything else. When you do this, you’re more confident in your ability to prevent an accident that can cause serious injury or even death. Here are five...
Follow medical orders, get another opinion or risk your benefits
People in just about any profession can experience work-related injuries or illnesses for a broad range of reasons. Some people have cumulative injuries, such as repetitive stress injuries, that develop over time from doing the same task every day. Carpal tunnel is an...
Can I get workers’ comp if I’m injured while working from home?
With more digital accessibility, many workers are choosing to ditch rush hour and work from home. Some even work remotely full-time. But what happens if you’re injured in your home while on the clock? Under California law, workers’ compensation covers employees in...