Workplace injuries can be stressful and overwhelming, especially when you face retaliation from your employer for filing a workers' compensation claim. In California, it is illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee who files a workers' compensation...
Year: 2023
Will workers’ comp deny your claim if you wait to report your injury?
Navigating through the process of a workers' compensation claim can be a daunting task, especially if you are dealing with an injury. If you suffer an injury at work in California, it is important to know when and how to report it in order to secure your benefits. But...
Me lesioné en el trabajo, pero tengo miedo de que me van a echar si pido beneficios
Cuando un inmigrante que no es ciudadano estadounidense se lesiona en el trabajo, a veces siente que no puede disfrutar de los mismos beneficios del programa de la indemnización al trabajador que sus colegas ciudadanos. Por ejemplo, una preocupación bastante común es...
Common workplace injuries among manufacturing plant employees
The manufacturing industry presents a complex and dynamic work environment. With heavy machinery, manual labor and a fast-paced atmosphere, manufacturing plants can sometimes pose serious hazards to employees. By understanding the common injuries faced by...
Should supervisors transport injured workers to a medical facility?
Managers and supervisors play many roles and take on a variety of duties, but when an employee gets hurt on the job, it is often difficult to gauge which actions to take, such as whether they should transport the employee to a hospital. The Society for Human Resource...
Workers’ compensation for first responders in California
First responders in California put themselves in harm's way on a daily basis. Their role often exposes them to situations that can result in physical harm and psychological trauma. Recognizing the unique risks associated with these occupations, the state of California...
Los errores más devastadores para una solicitud de indemnización al trabajador
Una lesión laboral severa puede cambiar su vida para siempre en un instante. Un momento está cumpliendo con sus deberes laborales, y de golpe se encuentra con una lesión que le causa agonía física, costos médicos, semanas o meses en que no puede trabajar para sostener...
What is a repetitive strain injury?
Some work injuries happen suddenly, while others develop over time. Repetitive strain injuries take time to occur, but they can have a major impact on your abilities and quality of life. It is important for workers to understand these injuries and how they can affect...
What is a chemical burn?
Many work environments involve the use of chemicals. These may be hazardous materials that are obviously dangerous, but many times, they are substances that you may use at home or in other settings. You might become relaxed when using them and forget to follow safety...
¿Cuáles profesiones califican para los beneficios especiales en California?
La ley de California ofrece beneficios especiales de la indemnización al trabajador para ciertas profesiones que afrentan niveles elevados de peligro cotidianamente en servicio al público. Si estos trabajadores sufren una lesión laboral mientras cumplen con sus...