Workers' Compensation law blog

Dr. Chuck Russo and Dr. Stephanie Myers-Hunziker are good at what they do. That is why we listen when they tell us those first responders are at risk for injuries beyond the typical traumas we may think about. Yes, first...

Every day we take for granted the ability to get up and go. Even if you don’t have the physical ability to get up and go, you are mentally ready for the day. This does not apply to all people....

When you find a job you love or a job that pays the bills, the last thing on your mind is how can you sue your employer. If anything, you continue to think about how you can keep your job....

Remember the good old days of kindergarten where everyone just napped? Remember arguing with your parents who just tried to tell you that you were tired? Closing your eyes to take a nap was like feeling the end of the...

Every morning, if you have a traditional job, Monday through Friday, you are getting up around the same time and start your routine. Your actions become routine because you repeat them every morning. Think about it. Every morning you find...

Companies are turning to short-term labor now more than ever before to fulfill seasonal positions, meet production quotas and tackle other staffing needs. Temporary employees and independent contractors make it easy for them to scale their workforces up or down...

Back in 2014, Cal-OSHA issued one “serious” and four “general” citations against German Machined Products, an aerospace industry machining and assembly company located in Gardena, California. Those citations—for failing to properly guard hazardous machinery—resulted in fines of $11,875, although that...

When we start a job we hope that it will be our last job that will carry us into our retirement. Even though you may change companies or facilities, your job remains the same. Maybe you are a sonographer or...

When you’re injured at work, whether or not you qualify for worker’s comp benefits may hinge on whether or not you’re an employee or an independent contractor. And in California, that’s up for debate. An April 2018 ruling by the...

When we were kids no one told us about the poor working environments we may have to endure in adulthood. We were told to dream big and try to accomplish all we can so that we can get the job...