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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 source of income dry up and not know where the money...

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 family.There is nothing more devastating than feeling like you...

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 to first aid for low back pain, you always want to know exactly...

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 your legal rights, such as the ability to apply for workers'...

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 as much as others working with you in the same...

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 right personal protective...

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' compensation is denied, the first thing you should...

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 injury or even death. If you regularly use construction...

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 states around the country.  Pros and cons of...

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 of migrant workers are eligible for Social Security...