More people are working from home these days, and many say they work just as hard from a kitchen table as they did from an office cubicle. However, among the differences related to becoming a remote employee is the question of illness or injury. Do you have workers’...
Workplace Injuries
Amazon workplace injury law
In California, as well as other states, Amazon warehouses have become one of the biggest, and most important, employers. This new form of work means that there is a need for new laws to oversee and regulate the warehouse as a workplace. California has passed a new law...
Steps to take after a workplace injury
Workplace injuries are generally unusual events for most California workers. Workers are typically safety conscious and diligent at avoiding getting injured for self-preservation's sake. But, workplace accidents do happen, and it is important to know what to do when...
How can you return to work after an on-the-job injury?
Suffering an injury while working can be severely disruptive to your life. If the injury is bad enough to require you to file a workers' compensation claim, you might miss a significant amount of time from your job while you recover. You may have questions about your...
What to do when a workplace injury becomes a permanent disability
Unfortunately, some people who work for California companies get injured while they're on the job. Sometimes, a severe workplace injury can cause a permanent disability. This type of disability is one that permanently affects your ability to work for a living. Here's...
Protecting employees around dangerous machinery
Each year, roughly 18,000 machine-related injuries occur in workplaces in California and across the country. Injuries, such as lacerations and amputations, often occur whenever machines are improperly maintained or incorrectly used. For this reason, manufacturers...
Broken bones and repetitive motion can leave your hands hurting
As a skilled professional in the construction field, you probably use your hands quite a bit while working on any given day. Whether you help weld metal joints or work as a carpenter, your manual strength and dexterity both play important roles in your ability to do...
A fractured kneecap will stop you in your tracks
Any type of knee injury has the potential to impact your life. This is particularly true of an injury that makes it difficult, if not impossible, to walk.A fractured kneecap is among the most serious knee injuries, as it hinders your ability to bend your leg and bear...
Dealing with job displacement after a work injury
Suffering an injury at work can lead to devastating consequences. Not only can it mean that you go through painful experiences and suffer a loss of independence for a significant amount of time, but you may not be physically capable of continuing in the work role that...
Brain injuries can significantly impact your earning potential
Brain injuries can happen in a number of ways. You could slip, fall and hit your head, resulting in a traumatic brain injury caused by swelling of the brain. You could strike your skull on the windshield or steering wheel of your car during a collision. Any kind of...