The vast majority of workers in California simply want to arrive at work and perform their jobs to the best of their abilities. In a perfect world, there would be no interference in their ability to do this due to their age, race and disability, among other protected classes. Unfortunately, this world is not perfect, […]
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Many people have been furloughed, laid off or working from home in isolation for months. However, as businesses begin to reopen in many states, some employees are heading back to work in person. As this happens, employees are also at risk of COVID-19 infection. When you are hurt because of work, you typically are able
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,
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For many people in the United States, the advent of football season is anticipated months in advance. This may be especially true in California this year as the construction of a new stadium is underway. Unfortunately, a worker at the project was recently killed in a construction accident at the worksite. The incident that led
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Every day in California, millions of workers report to work. The vast majority of these workers are committed to fulfilling their job responsibilities to the best of their abilities, as required by their employers. Unfortunately, some find that illegal actions, including sexual discrimination, can make it difficult for them to do so. For many workers,
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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
Many employees are unaware that the slightest incident suffered in the workplace that causes even the smallest injury is enough to hold the employer accountable for damages. Sometimes, employees do not know what are the most common types of injuries that can be suffered in the workplace, nor what can be done to remedy the
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
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People in just about any profession can experience work-related injuries or illnesses for a broad range of reasons. Some people have cumulative injuries, such as repetitive stress injuries, that develop over time from doing the same task every day. Carpal tunnel is an example of such an injury. Other people have significant, traumatic injuries that
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