May 13, 2023
Unprofessional Workplace hazing can be dangerous
Most people associate hazing with drunken fraternity rituals or initiations into exclusive clubs or gangs.
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May 13, 2023
Patient Handling Safety Rights in California Hospitals: What the Law Requires
Quick Answer California has a specific safe-patient-handling rule for general acute care hospitals. Title 8, section 5120 requires covered hospitals to maintain a written…
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May 13, 2023
Can You Sue Your Employer After a Work Injury in California? Workers’ Comp Exclusivity and Exceptions
Quick Answer Usually, workers' compensation is the exclusive remedy against a California employer when the statutory conditions for workers' compensation liability are met. That…
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May 13, 2023
Machine Guarding at Work in California: Safety Rules, Evidence, and Workers’ Comp
Quick Answer Machine guards are intended to keep workers from dangerous moving parts and points of operation, but California does not rely on one…
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May 13, 2023
Off-Site and After-Hours Work Injuries in California: When Workers’ Comp May Apply
Quick Answer A California work injury does not automatically become noncompensable because it happened away from the usual workplace or outside normal clock hours.…
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May 13, 2023
Can Work Stress Be a Workers’ Compensation Injury in California?
Quick Answer Work stress can support a California workers’ compensation claim, but feeling stressed is not enough by itself. California Labor Code section 3208.3…
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May 12, 2023
Workers’ Compensation Denials and Appeals in California: What to Do Next
Quick Answer A denial letter from a California workers’ compensation claims administrator does not automatically end the case. It means the administrator is taking…
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May 12, 2023
What to Do After a Workplace Accident in California: Step-by-Step Checklist
Quick Answer After a workplace accident in California, deal with urgent medical and safety needs first. Then notify the employer promptly, document the event…
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May 12, 2023
Film Set Injuries in California: Workers’ Comp, Safety Duties, and Evidence
Quick Answer Film, television, streaming, commercial, and other production workers can be covered by California workers’ compensation when they are employees and suffer an…
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