Workplace safety is a major concern for both employees and employers. Despite strict regulations, accidents still occur, affecting thousands of workers every year in California. Awareness of these common accidents can help in creating safer work environments and...
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Month: July 2019
What requirements must California employers meet to protect their employees from heat illness?
In California, employers have a legal responsibility to safeguard their workers from heat-related illnesses. With rising temperatures comes a need for businesses to understand and comply with the regulations set forth by the state to protect their employees. It is...
What are some common sources of hearing loss injuries at work?
In busy workplaces, people's ears face many risks. While workers often focus on visible injuries, like cuts or bruises, they sometimes forget about their hearing. The danger of hearing loss is common in many jobs and these injuries can lead to the need for fair...
Why was your Social Security Disability denied?
When you apply for Social Security Disability in California, various factors can lead to a denial. Understanding these reasons can help you manage the process and increase your chances of success. Inadequate medical evidence The Social Security Administration requires...
Returning to your current workplace after a work injury
It is natural to want to return to your current job as soon as possible after getting hurt. Whether you want to keep up your income or you just enjoy your job, you want to know that you can go back to work even as you recover from a workplace injury. The California...
How do pre-existing medical conditions affect a workers’ comp claim?
Workers' compensation is meant to cover your medical expenses when you're hurt on the job in California. This coverage triggers when you suffer a work-related injury or illness. However, what happens if you have a pre-existing medical condition? The impact of...
Hearing loss in the workplace: How workers’ comp can help
Hearing is a vital sense that we often take for granted — until it's compromised. The risk of occupational hearing loss is a serious concern in many industries. Repeated exposure to loud noises from construction sites to factories can gradually impair hearing. You may...
What are transferable skills and how do they affect my SSD claim?
Developing a disability can seriously restrict your ability to return to work. Without any way to earn an income, obtaining Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can provide crucial financial support. But your SSD claim's approval relies on more than your medical...
Can remote employees receive workers’ comp?
Remote work has become increasingly prevalent. This is true in California where many individuals have the flexibility to work from the comfort of their homes and other settings. For example, look at survey results from the Public Policy Institute of California....
The process of moving from temporary to permanent disability
There comes a time when, if an injury or illness prevents you from doing your usual job, you may start receiving Temporary Disability (TD) benefits during your recovery period. However, after your condition stabilizes but still permanently affects your ability to...