Workers' Compensation law blog

You may have heard stories of workers getting their workers’ compensation claim denied due to the use of marijuana, but did you know that weed could also be used to treat certain on-the-job injuries and illnesses or relieve pain or...

When most people think about workers’ compensation claims, they immediately think about workplace injuries such as broken or fractured bones, concussions, or slip and fall injuries. And while these types of on-the-job injuries do make up a fair portion of...

If you have been injured on the job or suffer from a work-related injury or illness, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. For you and your attorney, that is plain and simple. For others, on the other hand, not...

It might seem absurd to some employers, but California is one of few states in the United States that covers emotional or mental illnesses, or “psychiatric injuries,” as the law refers to them. However, just because you believe that you...

Going to work should be a peaceful and safe experience where you go to earn a living but workplace violence can take the form of intimidation, threats, and even homicide. It is the job of the employer to make sure...

On July 1st 2018 a bill that was passed in March is set to take effect. The new regulation requires that hotels and other lodging establishments (such as resorts and bed and breakfast inns) implement new requirements to protect employees...

There is a voucher fancily called “supplemental job displacement benefits,” which is worth up to $6,000 and is supposed to provide you with financial aid while you are searching for a new job after a work-related injury. That is, however,...

If you have suffered a permanent disability on the job, a permanent disability percentage will be assigned to your workers’ compensation case. However, this percentage makes no sense if you have little to no knowledge about workers’ compensation laws. In...

If the recent Facebook scandal is any indication, people are becoming increasingly concerned about their privacy and how their data is being used by the U.S. government and third parties. If you have been injured on the job and are...

Workers’ compensation is a “no-fault” system. That means that you do not have to prove that your employer did anything wrong to get benefits. It also goes both ways—you can still get benefits even if your work injury was partially...