The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides helpful benefits for workers. This law applies to a variety of situations related to a worker’s personal illness, and it also covers situations where a worker needs to take care of certain family members because they have suffered an injury or illness. FMLA is much broader than workers’
Many employees do not file legitimate workers’ compensation claims due to the fear that their employer will fire them as retaliation. If you were fired after filing a workers’ compensation claim in California, consider visiting with the experienced workers’ compensation attorneys at Diefer Law Group at (888) 301-7795 to learn all of your legal options.
After an employee is injured at work the question often arises whether to pursue a workers’ compensation claim or to sue the employer under a personal injury claim. The two options are quite different, and both are only sometimes available. Claimable damages under each option differ significantly. If you are based in Riverside, California and
In California, all businesses that employ one or more employees must provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees to cover their on-the-job injuries and work-related illnesses. But what types of workers’ compensation benefits are available to workers for injuries sustained in workplace accidents and diseases related to their jobs? The benefits provided by California’s workers’
Employees who are injured or disabled at work due to an accident or occupational conditions are entitled to appropriate medical care through workers’ compensation. However, it is not uncommon for employers to argue that their workers are entitled to less compensation than is actually the case. Learn more about your case, and have an experienced
People who suffer injuries or illnesses at work might feel overwhelmed and confused when filing a workers’ compensation claim. Many of those who experience injuries in workplace accidents search for “Workers’ Compensation 101” guides online to find answers to their questions. The knowledgeable and results-driven attorneys at Diefer Law Group help clients in Riverside and
Sexual harassment continues to be a problem in many workplaces in California and across the country. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing clearly defines sexual harassment, which essentially includes someone making unwanted sexual advances or requests for sexual favors in return for career advancement or some other reward. No matter the particulars, sexual
Whether you work in one of California’s most dangerous industries or carry out your daily duties while sitting at a computer behind a desk, if you suffer an injury on the job, you have a right to file a claim to request benefits. Your employer hopefully fulfilled his or her obligations to provide you with
You might be one of many people in California who have been employed in the same industry or even the same company for years. Then again, you might better identify with those who have moved around from place to place, working in various career categories. Either way, it’s helpful to be aware of workplace injury
Some on-the-job dangers are obvious, such as power saws, flammable chemicals and high-rise construction projects. Other dangers, however, are more difficult to detect and can place unsuspecting workers at risk. Here are three common but hidden dangers that may be lurking in your place of work. Loud noises Exposure to high levels of noise
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