It is up to the employer to provide safe and secure work environments for employees. Not only do workplace injuries reduce productivity, they can potentially reduce workers’ job satisfaction as well. Workplace injuries in California and across the nation sent...
Month: September 2018
Month: September 2018
Warehouse hazards you should know about
If you work in a California warehouse, there are many hazards that you may face on a daily basis. While your employer may be taking steps to minimize these hazards, it is important to take an active role in staying safe on the job. Let's take a look at some of the...
The fine details of workers’ compensation claims
After they get hurt at work, many people know they need to file for workers' compensation. There are a few steps people should take to start this process. According to the Department of Industrial Relations, employers have to give workers a claim form so they can...
Eligibility requirements for Social Security disability insurance
You can apply for Social Security disability insurance if you cannot work because of a disability. The issue can be either physical or mental, but it must persist for at least 12 months. The Social Security Administration determines eligibility based on your medical...
Warehouse workers face high injury, fatality rates
As online retailers grow and the need for more warehouse space grows alongside them, so, too, do the job duties of warehouse workers. As companies compete with one another to ship and deliver products faster, many of them are turning to new technologies and warehouse...
What are the risks of being off work due to an injury?
If you suffer a serious injury at work, you will likely receive workers' compensation and end up having to take some time off work. This time off is for you to heal so that you can return to your former position. Your employer cannot fire you due to your injury and...
High temperatures can lead to heat stroke
Summer and fall weather can result in sweltering temperatures in California. While outdoor workers face various hazards year-round, the potential of heat stroke, heat exhaustion, rash and cramps are prominent during this time of year. Not only does heat illness and...
4 FAQs about worker’s compensation in California
Under California law, all employers who have at least one employee are responsible for providing workers’ compensation insurance. When an employee suffers a work-related injury, this insurance provides important benefits, including compensation for medical care, lost...
Employees may face risks from toxic substances
Many jobs come with risks, and some of those risks are severe. Workers in California may find themselves close to toxic substances as part of their routine duties. Federal and state laws do mandate numerous protections, but accidents do happen. If employees are...
What is a disability according to the SSA?
Social Security Disability benefits do not pay out for short-term injuries or partial disabilities. The Social Security Administration requires that you have a full, long-term disability to qualify for these benefits. The requirements for SSDI state that you must...