If you are struggling to make ends meet, your mind is probably not playing tricks on you. In fact, according to reporting from CNBC, inflation has caused the cost of many everyday items to increase by almost 8%. While there are some indications that inflation may be...
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Eligibility requirements for Social Security Disability
If you have a disability that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for disability benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance provides benefits that help cover expenses normally paid for by the missing income. Not everyone who applies for these benefits...
What are the most common injuries resulting from agricultural work?
The agriculture industry ranks among the most hazardous occupations. Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers are at very high risk of getting injured on the job. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimated that in 2020, 2.1...
Hotel housekeepers have highest injury rates in service work
Some hotel workers face higher on-the-job injury risks than others. If you currently work as one of California’s many hotel housekeepers, you have the highest risk of injury of any profession within the service sector. The risks are even higher if you are a female...
Does it matter who is at fault for your workplace injury?
Workplace accidents can happen when you least expect them. Sometimes, an accident occurs because of negligence or failure to follow safety rules. If you believe that you are partly at fault for your injury, you might hesitate to file a workers' compensation claim. You...
How warehouse work pace impacts injury risks
Warehouse work is tough on the body. If you are among a growing number of California residents who make your living in a warehouse environment, it is important that you recognize how the pace of work in your warehouse environment affects your overall injury risks....
What happens with my medical bills under workers’ compensation?
When you make a workers' compensation claim, there is a lot that occurs behind the scenes. Your employer gets workers' compensation insurance through an insurer, and it is the insurer who handles all the details and the process of ensuring your get your benefits. One...
What are some facts about Social Security Disability?
Social Security Disability is a program that helps people who suffer from extreme disabilities that prevent them from working. It is not similar to workers' compensation or other disability programs. The Social Security Administration has very strict rules for...
Is workers’ compensation available to non-citizens in California?
Anyone injured on the job in California, including non-citizens, is eligible for workers' compensation insurance benefits. Even undocumented workers and people who did not obtain legal authorization allowing them to work in the U.S. can receive workers' comp. What...
¿Qué cuenta como lesión laboral para la indemnización al trabajador?
Muchos trabajadores no saben que tienen el derecho de solicitar beneficios de indemnización al trabajador si sufren una lesión mientras trabajan. Estos beneficios existen para darle a un trabajador herido el apoyo financiero que necesita para recuperarse de sus...