No one likes to think about the possibility of being harmed in an incident involving workplace violence. However, this can happen. While such incidents may be more common in certain workplaces and industries than others, the possibility of a coworker, customer, or even trespasser becoming violent is one that virtually all employees should be aware […]
Remote work has become increasingly popular in recent years, and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have made the switch to remote work permanently. California is no exception, with many workers in the state now working remotely full-time. While remote work has many benefits, including flexibility and the ability to work from […]
A recent California case involving a painter seeking workers’ compensation benefits after an employer attempted to deny their claim highlights some of the nuances these cases can involve when employers wish to deny benefits to employees who may be eligible to receive them. The case, Menchaca vs. Hedman Manufacturing Company, involves a painter for a […]
The ripple effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have taken many forms. For instance, in California, many who were exposed to the virus as a result of their work have filed workers’ compensation claims accordingly. A new report from the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau reveals what likely comes as little surprise: more than half of […]
The worst days of the Covid-19 pandemic are hopefully behind us. However, during that time, many businesses, organizations, and government agencies were forced to make a range of unanticipated adaptations. These adaptations often involved minimizing face-to-face contact whenever possible. For example, in California, the Division of Workers’ Compensation, part of the Department of Industrial Relations, […]
On-the-job accidents can theoretically occur in any workplace. However, there are some work environments where accidents are more common than others. For example, statistics indicate that construction workers are more likely to be injured as a result of their employment than workers in most other fields. Basic ways to prevent construction workers from being injured […]
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California recently released a report covering the losses incurred by California workers’ compensation insurance carriers in 2021. According to the report, total losses amounted to approximately $13.1 billion. In 2020, losses incurred by workers’ compensation companies in California amounted to only $12 billion. The report indicates that insurance […]
California’s workers’ compensation laws are technically designed to ensure those who are injured at work can receive proper compensation for such losses as their medical bills. However, it’s important to remember that your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer is not motivated to pay you when you submit a claim. Insurance companies are businesses whose owners attempt […]
The pandemic forced many organizations to significantly adjust various aspects of their operations. For example, across numerous industries, companies that had previously required employees to work from their offices were forced to adopt remote work policies. However, now that the pandemic is winding down, many such companies are encouraging employees to return to offices and […]
Studies conducted in the summer of 2020 show U.S. adults reported drastically elevated adverse mental health conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) responded by advocating for increased intervention and prevention efforts to deal with increased mental health conditions. If you or a loved one suffers from a […]