What Steps Should Restaurant Workers Take When Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you work at a restaurant and get injured on the job, you need to know the workers’ compensation claims process for restaurant employees. The good news is that filing a workers’ comp claim in the restaurant industry is the same process you would use to file a comp claim in any other industry in […]
Tips for a Smooth and Smart Workers’ Compensation Claim Process for Factory Workers
If you suffer a work-related injury while employed in a factory, there are certain steps you can take to ensure your workers’ compensation claim process goes as smoothly as possible. After your job injury, you should report to your employer in a timely fashion, seek medical treatment right away, and then consider working with a […]
Mental Health Matters: Navigating Workers’ Compensation for Psychological Injuries in the Manufacturing Industry
Under California law, psychological injuries are covered by workers’ compensation benefits. This means that even those working in industries, such as manufacturing, can recover compensation if they suffer mental trauma or psychological issues as a result of their jobs. Recovering compensation for these types of injuries can be difficult, however. Your employer and their insurance […]
What Is Workers’ Compensation and Why Does It Matter for Restaurant Employees?
Workers’ compensation is an insurance program that ensures employees are properly compensated if they are injured at work. These benefits are especially important for restaurant employees who could be injured by broken glass, boiling water, or from slipping and falling on a spill. If you are a restaurant employee who suffers a workplace injury, you […]
How Does Age Impact Workers’ Compensation?
Older adults have every reason to wonder if age can affect your workers’ comp case. The answer is yes, it certainly can, although why and how it impacts claims may hold some surprises. For example, you may want to seek a settlement that reflects your decision to retire instead of return to the workforce. A […]
Can You Quit While a Workers’ Comp Claim is Pending?
If you are not under contract, you can generally quit your job when you like, and you can quit while a workers’ comp claim is pending. There may be drawbacks or risks associated with quitting work or changing employers while a pending workers’ comp claim is in the offing. You can work with a workers’ […]
Workers’ Compensation Rights for Eye Injuries
If you suffered a job-related eye injury while working in California, you can pursue workers’ compensation to pay for medical treatment and lost wages. However, the process of securing benefits isn’t as straightforward as you would hope. In a situation like this, you’re not alone. You have rights as an injured worker, and we intend […]
Workers’ Compensation for Temporary Staffing Agency Workers
Temporary staffing agency workers in California are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits like full-time employees are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. While specific considerations affect who must provide your workers’ compensation insurance, you are entitled to workers’ compensation as a temporary staffing agency worker. Being entitled to workers’ compensation benefits and receiving those benefits are […]