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When happens if a first responder develops PTSD because of work?
The average person likely associates post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with military servicemembers.
What benefits are available to undocumented workers?
There are few exceptions to the fact that undocumented immigrants are given most of the same employment rights that are provided to legal U. S. citizens.
How to handle workers’ comp claim denials
California requires most employers to carry worker’s compensation insurance to pay for medical costs and in some cases a portion of lost wages.
If I’m an undocumented worker, can I get workers’ comp benefits?
So, that means undocumented workers can receive workers’ compensation benefits if they suffer an injury at work.
Can you request compensation if you’re injured on a lunch break?
If they’re not sure if they qualify for workers’ comp benefits, an individual might wish to hire an attorney.
Are Latino immigrants in California eligible for workers’ comp?
Latino immigrants are particularly at risk. In fact, nearly 80% of all the Latino workers who died in Florida in 2018 were immigrants.
Cellphone use in a workplace as well as a road danger
Road safety advocates believe that cellphone use is behind an alarming increase in the number of distracted driving accidents in California and around the country.
Common injuries for machine shop workers
California residents who work in machine shops know that these can be dangerous places to perform their job duties. The risks of chemical spills, fires, machine
Plumbers face many hazards while on the job
If you are hurt or get sick while on the plumber job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
Occupational hearing loss: the basics
As a worker in California, you know you’re eligible to receive compensation for job-related injuries. The latter can include noise-induced hearing loss.
Establishing a fall prevention program for work
To prevent or at least reduce the chances of a fall, employers need to have a fall prevention program that follows all OSHA regulations.
How to stay safe while welding
California law requires that employers take reasonable steps to protect their workers from workplace hazards. This means that your employer has an obligation
How to guard against hand injuries at work
Your workers should be given gloves that can protect against cuts, humidity and other hazards that they face.
Why back injuries occur at work
Back pain can impact both your quality of life and your ability to produce while at work. Generally speaking, employers in California and throughout the country
There is hope for PTSD sufferers
PTSD was first used in 1980 by the American Psychiatric Association in conjunction with returned Vietnam War soldiers.
Do pre-existing conditions affect workers’ compensation claims?
California’s workers’ compensation laws treat an aggravated pre-existing condition as a new injury. So long as it requires additional treatment.
What to know about appealing a denied workers’ comp claim
You do have a chance to receive workers’ compensation benefits. If the insurance company denied your claim, you can file an appeal.
Common workplace accidents in research laboratories
Many people associate workplace injuries with industries that involve physical labor or heavy machinery, such as construction, oil rigging, farming and logging.
Safety strategies for industrial worksites
The CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) explains that many causes of industrial injuries and illnesses do not manifest themselves in the short term.
Outdoor workers must stay safe in the summer
The summers in California being what they are, it’s important for outdoor workers to keep from suffering a heat-related illness like heat exhaustion, heat cramps or even heat stroke.