When you become pregnant, you will likely be very excited about everything that the future holds for you. However, you may also be nervous about the way it could potentially affect your career. You should remember that you are legally protected from discrimination as a person who is pregnant or a person who is perceived to be at risk of becoming pregnant.
Should I tolerate pregnancy discrimination at work?
When do I have the right to family and medical leave?
Many workers in California have the right to take job-protected leave under certain circumstances. However, many do not take advantage of their ability to take this leave because they are not fully aware of their rights and are therefore worried about their job security.
Death benefits through workers' compensation
If you have lost a loved one after a tragic workplace accident, you have probably gone through a wide range of emotions. Dealing with a loss can take a long time to come to terms with, and it is normal to feel an overwhelming sadness as well as other emotions such as anger or guilt.
Your workers' compensation rights in California
One of the most fundamental rights for workers across the United States is the right to gain compensation for damages when they become injured in the workplace. The vast majority of workers are able to file a claim when their injury took place while carrying out work-related activities, and all employees covered by workers' compensation are able to file a claim regardless of their immigration status.
What workers' compensation benefits could I gain?
Everyone has the right to be reasonably safe when performing work-related activities, but it is not usually possible to file a lawsuit in the event of an injury. If you become injured in your personal life when on private premises, your injury may lead you to file a premises liability claim to claim damages. When you are injured at work, it is generally not possible to file a personal injury claim. This is because workers' compensation protects employers from being involved in a lawsuit.
