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Imagine you develop a serious and permanent illness or disability. This medical problem has left you unable to work and unable to earn an income to support yourself and your family. It can be terrifying to have your…

As a working parent, the last thing you ever wanted to have to deal with was a work-related injury. By not being at work, you’re not bringing in an income. Without an income, you can’t provide for your…

Depending on your profession, it’s possible that you could suffer a low back injury at some point. For example, this is a big concern among people who lift heavy items, day in and day out. When it comes…

You hope that you never suffer an injury on the job, but you realize that this could happen even if you are as careful as possible. If you find yourself in this position, thankfully, you may look into…

If you’ve come to California to work as an immigrant, then you know you occasionally face some hardships. You may struggle with an employer who is not treating you well or be concerned that you’re not being paid…

Pneumoconiosis is a disease caused by breathing in small dust particles from mineral deposits. The risk of developing this disease is most common among those who work with mineral dusts in high concentrations, like miners. Not using the…

When you file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, you hope to receive your first payment in the near future. While this may happen, you always have to concern yourself with a denial. If your claim for workers’…

There is no doubt that the use of construction tools can speed up the completion of a task, while also ensuring accuracy. There is also no doubt that the improper use of construction tools can result in serious…

If you are a temporary worker in California, you are in a better position now than you were just a few years ago. Additionally, you enjoy more protections from workplace abuses than many of your counterparts in other…

If you are a migrant worker in California, you are doing back-breaking labor for very little money. But that is only one of the drawbacks to this career choice. For instance, are you aware that only 2 percent…

Age discrimination is a real problem in America’s workforce. You may spend all your time working for a company for decades, but when you reach a certain age, there is a possibility that someone may believe your age…

There are dozens of injuries you could suffer from on the job, and many happen due to accidents or sudden traumatic events. Others are dangerous because they’re lurking beneath the surface. Your organs or bones may be suffering…

Getting hurt on the job can have a number of unexpected results. You may struggle with the downtime as you recover. You may experience increased tensions with other family members because of your constant presence in the home.…

You count on your job to survive. You need to pay your bills and get the things you need. Without your job, you can’t do that. Now, you have a problem because you either lost your job or…

Under the U.S. federal insurance program, individuals can receive compensation if they are unable to work because of a disability. However, certain requirements must be met before applicants can obtain compensation. The inability to perform “substantial gainful activity”…

The last blog post discussed whether employees in the state of California injured during rest periods or lunch breaks were covered under workers’ compensation laws and entitled to benefits. Generally speaking—the answer is yes. Rest periods are part…

In the state of California, workers are entitled to benefits, including medical expenses and lost wages, if they are injured while working. To many individuals, this seems pretty straightforward—something that should not cause much contention or dispute. Unfortunately, it…