You may be one of many people in California who have been waking up and going to the same workplace every day for the past 10 or 20 years. Then again, perhaps, you’ve changed jobs from time to time throughout the years. Either way, there
Business owners and employers have a duty to their employers to make sure the work environment is safe and welcoming for all. Most of the time, employers have procedures in place to address things such as fire safety, inclement weather, power outages and other incidents,
Workers’ compensation exists to help those injured or disabled due to a work-related accident. However, some people try to defraud the system for their own gain. A California man recently pleaded guilty and was convicted of insurance fraud. He now faces a host of serious
The publication of the Essentials October edition marks the end of the California’s legislative session. In that are updates to California’s employment laws for next year. The following details a few of the updates. Sexual discrimination and harassment claims For claims initiated after the
When employers are worried about their bottom line, they may not always take the time to treat their employees with proper respect and consideration. While this is not always against the law, it is possible for employers to commit disability discrimination if they do not
When you landed a manufacturing job in California, you may have understood that the work had the potential to be busy and stressful. This type of work can be dangerous, too, especially if your duties require you to use heavy machinery and electrical equipment, or
A work accident can result in injuries that may affect every area of your life. Your work-related injuries are much more than an inconvenience as they can have long-term or permanent impacts on you and your California family. You may need time away from work
Work-related injuries can come in many forms. While some people who do not have inherently risky job may not consider the various harm that could come to them while working, it is all too easy for a serious injury to befall any California worker. In
Employment laws play an important part in allowing workers to feel that their rights and their jobs are protected. In many cases, workers may need to enforce their rights under various laws in order to ensure that employers do not carry out illegal actions in
The list of possible construction site injuries is endless. The dangers are exacerbated when the project involves multiple levels, such as on high-rise construction sites. Are you a construction crew member working at such a site? If you are, it would be a good idea
Although many people understand the basics of sexual harassment, few understand the details and ways …
