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Why Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Is No Laughing Matter
BY: Koszdin | Friday, December 8, 2017.We live in a digital world where just about anything can be done with the touch of a button. If it seems like computers run our lives, you are not imaging things. Whether it is for business or for pleasure,...
California Suspends 21 More Workers’ Compensation Doctor
BY: Koszdin | Thursday, December 7, 2017.The State of California is cracking down on doctors and medical facilities with a track record of abusing the state’s workers’ compensation program. Just in the past year, regulators from the California Division of Workers’ Compensation have barred 115 doctors...
What Is An Independent Medical Exam?
BY: Koszdin | Tuesday, November 21, 2017.If you are injured on the job in Los Angeles, you should be eligible to get workers’ compensation, but you may find that you have to get an independent medical exam. This may be confusing since the chances are good you...
How Can I Cope With Sudden Loss Of Sight?
BY: Koszdin | Tuesday, November 14, 2017.There are many injuries in California workplaces that could lead to you losing your sight. When this occurs, it can be quite a terrifying situation. However, you should understand there are many forms of support out there. You can find help in...
Face Shields: When You Need To Use One On The Job
BY: Koszdin | Monday, November 13, 2017.Disfigurement from a serious facial injury will follow you for the rest of your life, but, more importantly, a serious injury to your head, eyes, or face could lead to dangerous health complications and disabling conditions. As with any on-the-job injury,...
Sanitation Workers Face Dangerous Conditions Daily
BY: Koszdin | Monday, November 13, 2017.Many people don’t think too much about the hazards of certain jobs unless they are the ones who are doing them. The duties of sanitation workers fall under this category. These men and women are doing everyone in their area...
Why Do Employers Require Steel-Toed Shoes?
BY: Koszdin | Monday, November 13, 2017.You probably have many safety rules at your workplace. Regardless of whether you work in an office or on a construction site, there are laws that regulate the safety of your work space to ensure you and other workers are...
What Happens If An Employer Does Not Have Workers’ Compensation?
BY: Koszdin | Monday, November 13, 2017.When your employer does not have workers’ compensation, it can be a major issue. Not only does California require most employees to carry this insurance, but even if not required, your employer will still be liable for any injuries you sustain...
What Are Osha’s Slip And Fall Guidelines?
BY: Koszdin | Monday, October 23, 2017.Regardless of where you work or what industry you work in, slips and falls are the main cause of work accidents. Whether you are in California or some other state, your employer must follow the safety regulations set by the Occupational...
What Are Tax Considerations Of Workers’ Compensation Payments?
BY: Koszdin | Monday, October 16, 2017.You are well aware that whenever you make any income, the tax man will want his cut. Not only will the federal government take taxes from your earned money but you also must pay the state of California and your...