by PLBH | Dec 8, 2020
Employers purchase workers’ compensation to pay for the costs associated with a work-related injury. The key term here is “work-related,” especially when it comes to auto accidents. Although California appears to be moving closer to mandating workers’ comp coverage...
by PLBH | Dec 4, 2020
Even the strictest safety standards cannot stop Murphy’s Law, which is the timeless phrase, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. If you suffered a work-related injury, you have the right in California to apply for workers’ compensation. Every employer in the...
by PLBH | Dec 3, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has created plenty of confusion for employees regarding the application of California’s workers’ compensation laws. Although the state has some of the most comprehensive workers’ comp laws on the books, the fact remains California is playing...
by PLBH | Nov 30, 2020
Determining whether a worker is labeled an employee or an independent contractor produces several consequences. One of the most important consequences concerns workers’ compensation insurance. Overview of Workers’ Compensation If an eligible employee gets hurt while...
by PLBH | Nov 29, 2020
Sometimes referred to as workman’s compensation, workers’ compensation is employer-bought insurance that handles the costs associated with work-related illnesses and injuries. Most states require employers to carry some form of workers’ comp insurance, but each state...
by PLBH | Nov 28, 2020
If you got hurt or fell ill because of an incident at work, you might qualify for financial benefits as mandated by the California Workers’ Compensation Act. Employers are required by law to purchase insurance that takes care of the costs associated with a...
by PLBH | Nov 26, 2020
When you think of workers’ compensation, you probably think about the physical injuries caused by accidents in the workplace. Slip and fall accidents represent one of the most common types of workplace incidents that lead to the filing of a workers’ compensation...
by PLBH | Nov 18, 2020
If you suffered one or more injuries while on the job, you should know your rights as granted by the California Workers’ Compensation Act. Learning about your rights is just one reason to hire a workers’ compensation lawyer. Let’s look at six additional reasons why a...
by PLBH | Nov 13, 2020
If you suffer from one or more injuries caused by a workplace accident, you have the right to apply for financial benefits to take care of medical bills and daily living expenses. The California Workers’ Compensation Act represents one of the most progressive workers’...
by PLBH | Oct 31, 2020
Whistleblowers are protected under California law The term “whistleblower” is commonly used, particularly in big news stories. A government employee might blow the whistle on fraud and corruption, for example, taking down high ranking officials and causing a...