Those who work in construction, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, and mining often rely on power tools to perform daily job functions. Common power tools include (but...
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How Do I Know If I’m An Employee Or An Independent Contractor?
I previously wrote a blog about the 2018 California Supreme Court Decision of Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court and how it clarified the...
Read MoreExperiencing neck, back, and shoulder pain? Your office chair may be to blame.
Being seated for hours can take a greater toll on your body than you think. If your job requires you to be seated at a...
Read MoreHow OSHA Guidelines Can Prevent Workplace Falls
Slick floor surfaces, wires, clutter, and debris — these risk factors are responsible for the majority of workplace slip, trip and fall accidents that leave workers...
Read MoreHow Paperless Workers' Compensation Authorization Can Speed Up Treatment in California
For many injured workers, filing a workers' compensation claim and undergoing medical treatment can be a drawn-out and painstaking process. Many injured workers want to...
Read More¿Soy un empleado o un Contratista Independiente?
Pregunta: Me lastimé en el trabajo, pero mi supervisor dice que no puedo iniciar un reclamo de beneficios de compensación al trabajador en California porque...
Read MoreLa Ley de California Garantiza a los Trabajadores Indocumentados a que Reciban los Mismos Derechos de Compensación al Trabajador que Reciben los Trabajadores Documentados Cuando se Lesionan en el Trabajo.
Pregunta: Yo me lastimé en el trabajo, pero no tengo documentos. ¿Puede mi atención médica estar cubierta por mi lesión de trabajo? Respuesta: ¡Si! A...
Read MoreWhen Good News Is Bad News For Workers and Employers
The good news: Unemployment in recent months has leveled off at 3.6 percent, the lowest figure in about 50 years. The bad news: That may...
Read MoreAm I an Employee or an Independent Contractor?
Q: I got hurt on the job, but my supervisor says I can't file for California workers’ compensation benefits because I am not an employee....
Read MoreCalifornia Law Guarantees Undocumented Workers Get the Same Workers' Compensation Rights as Documented Workers When Hurt on the Job
Q: I was injured at work, but I am undocumented, can I still get my medical care covered for my work injury? A: Yes! California...
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