Abel Fernandez

A great deal of effort is put into protecting employees as they complete their job-related tasks in California. For example, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration creates regulations intended to prevent workplace accidents from occurring in addition to conducting inspections and investigations to determine if violations have occurred. Despite these efforts, accidents can still happen, […]

After a workplace injury, you may worry about your health, your future and your career. Worse, many people have misconceptions about workers’ compensation that could make them hesitant to file a claim. What are some myths about workers’ compensation? Your employer can fire you if you apply for workers’ compensation. It is understandable to worry

Even if using a ladder at work is an everyday occurrence, it’s important that you always put your safety above everything else. When you do this, you’re more confident in your ability to prevent an accident that can cause serious injury or even death. Here are five tips you can follow to protect yourself against

With more digital accessibility, many workers are choosing to ditch rush hour and work from home. Some even work remotely full-time. But what happens if you’re injured in your home while on the clock? Under California law, workers’ compensation covers employees in nearly every industry. This means most workers can receive reimbursement for medical treatment

Most people employed in California never have to worry about filing a workers’ compensation claim, as they successfully manage to avoid suffering a serious injury while on the job. Still, the California workers’ compensation insurance program exists for a reason. Sometimes, whether or not you get hurt comes down to luck or being in the

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