Blog Posts in 2019

Audit Reveals Fatal Flaw in California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation

Californians who injure themselves on the job may find themselves waiting months or even years to receive the benefits they are entitled to by law. Employer-approved medical evaluations are increasingly hard to come by, at least according to California’s first-ever audit of its Division of Workers’ Compensation. What’s the Problem? Per coverage by the Desert Sun , the state of California is ...

Does Workers’ Comp Apply to Independent Contractors?

In California, all employees must be covered under their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Independent contractors, however, are not covered by this insurance, nor are employers required to purchase coverage for any independent contractors they do business with. Unfortunately, many employers misclassify their employees as independent contractors to avoid paying for the appropriate ...

Working After Your Injury

Not every workers’ comp claim requires you to take time off of work. Sometimes, you can receive treatment on the day of your injury and be back at work the very next day. Other times, your duties at work may be adjusted to accommodate your recovery. No matter what you’re dealing with, our guide should be able to help. Let’s get started! Who Decides Whether or Not I Stay at Work? When you sustain ...

SB-542 Gives Firefighters and Peace Officers PTSD Presumption

Firefighters are four times more likely to die from suicide than any other work-related death. This is just one fact touted by SB-542, Stern. Workers’ Compensation , which exists to help members of fire service and law enforcement pursue treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The bill was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, October 1, and specifically addresses PTSD ...