Blog Posts in 2019

Can I Receive Workers’ Comp Benefits in CA for Work-Related Stress?

Whether you are working long hours each week or meeting important deadlines, stress is sometimes part of the job. However, ongoing stress and anxiety on the job can lead to severe psychiatric issues. But are stressed-out employees eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in California? Although state workers’ comp law doesn’t address stress-related leave, it is possible to receive benefits if ...

Can I Take a Long Trip While Under Workers’ Compensation?

There are plenty of opportunities throughout the year—depending on your work schedule—to take a trip with friends, family, or on your own. Everyone who works deserves a vacation—even employees who have been injured by a workplace accident. There is no federal law that says employees who have filed a workers’ compensation claim are not allowed to take a vacation while receiving benefits. However, ...

What Are Your Rights if You Develop an Occupational Illness?

In some professions, employees encounter toxic chemicals, disease, and other agents that can contribute to the development of a work-related illness. The workers’ compensation insurance systems in some states (including California) allow for the coverage of occupational illnesses, in addition to on-the-job injuries. Types of Work-Related Illnesses and Causes Occupational illnesses can be caused by ...

What is Considered Willful Misconduct in a Workers’ Compensation Case?

Work injuries can happen for a number of different reasons: Defective equipment, third-party negligence, and car accidents are just some examples of how an employee can be injured on the job. While there are multiple factors that can contribute to a work accident, and therefore many different parties that could be liable for an employee’s injuries, cases of “serious and willful misconduct” ...