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Employees in most industries can rely on the workers’ compensation system to provide financial resources in the event that they are injured on the job. But what if an injury does not occur “on the job” in the traditional sense? If you work remotely,...
Massage therapy is widely recognized as a helpful rehabilitative treatment for many injuries. As such, getting a massage could be covered by your workers’ comp policy if you get hurt at work. The benefits of massage include: Stress relief Pain reduction Improved...
Workplace fatalities are increasing. In 2018, a total of 5,250 people died at the workplace, representing a slight statistical rise from 2017. Many employees died in transportation accidents, and others lost their lives to incidents involving dangerous equipment. This...
Silicosis is a lung disease caused by crystalline silica exposure. Breathing in silica particles causes scar tissue to form in the lungs in a process known as fibrosis. This scar tissue reduces the lungs’ ability to extract oxygen from the air and weakens the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
