It is common knowledge that the state requires your employer to pay for workers' compensation benefits if you sustain injuries in the office because of work. But what happens if you sustain an injury while working from home or outside the office? You should still be...
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Safety tips for factory workers
Occupational injuries are more common in factories because of the nature of their job. They are required to exert more physical effort and operate heavy machinery. The state of California requires every employer to create an Injury and Illness Prevention Program...
Why see a physical therapist after a workplace injury?
Workplace injuries are common in California and across the United States, particularly in industries such as public safety, manufacturing and agriculture. Injuries can range from minor slips and falls that only require workers to miss one or two days to badly broken...
What should workers know about the General Duty Clause?
When you go to work, you expect that your employer will provide you with a safe place to do your job. But this does not always happen, and your workplace may expose you to hazards that have the potential to result in serious injury or death. According to the...
What are overuse injuries?
No matter what field someone works in, they could suffer from the possibility of an overuse or repetitive strain injury (RSI). What are these injuries? How can a person handle them? Most importantly, what sort of impact may they have on a person's life? Causes of RSIs...
Workers’ compensation: Do you have to use the insurer’s doctor?
After suffering an injury at work, medical costs may be one of your top concerns. These costs can be significant, especially if treatment drags on. Workers' compensation insurance exists to protect you and your employer and help relieve the burden of such expenses....
What are the most common dangers industrial workers face on the job?
Industrial work forms the backbone of America. Such hard labor ensures valuable goods make it off factory lines and to the homes of the population. This work is satisfying and often well-paying for employees, but it is not without its dangers. Workers should take note...
What should you do after you get hurt at work?
A workplace injury can make it difficult to perform the duties of your job and continue to maintain your income. If you get hurt at work, the injury can also make it harder to manage responsibilities at home and participate in activities you enjoy. The workers’...
Does workers’ comp cover overworked employees?
Workers’ compensation protects injured employees from financial destitution. According to the Department of Industrial Relations, workers’ compensation insurance covers medical care, permanent and temporary disability benefits, death benefits and supplemental job...
Assigning a disability rating for workers’ compensation benefits
If you suffer a work-related injury, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, but the approval process involves a disability rating. Who assigns disability ratings and how does such a rating affect your ability to receive a workers’ compensation award?...