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22
Nov
Am I Eligible for Workers' Comp Benefits?
Employers in California are required by law to provide workers’ compensation benefits to any worker that gets injured on the job. For example, if an employee gets his hand caught in heavy machinery and is injured, they could receive compensation for medical…
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09
Nov
Can I Be Fired While Receiving Workers' Compensation?
When you’re injured at your job, workers’ compensation is meant to be a parachute, supplying medical care, temporary or permanent disability benefits, and supplemental job displacement assistance. While you do have legal rights and protections under California…
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20
Sep
Reasons Employers Dispute Workers' Comp Claims
As an injured employee, it is important that you receive compensation for your injuries to support you and your family while you are recovering. It is possible, however, that your workers’ compensation claim may be disputed by your employer. Here are…
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06
Sep
Common Workplace Injuries
Workers are at risk of a number of workplace injuries. Even the safest work environments can still be subject to accidents, and the resulting injuries can vary greatly. Here are the top ten most common work-related injuries. 10. Workplace Violence Disputes…
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31
Aug
Can My Hours Be Cut After Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim?
In California, and most other states, it’s illegal for your employer to retaliate against you for filing a workers’ compensation claim. If you were injured at work and filed a workers’ comp claim, your employer can’t discipline, fire, threaten to fire,…
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10
Aug
Can I Be Laid Off if I’m on Workers’ Comp Leave?
State law prohibits an employer from retaliating against you if you’re on workers’ compensation leave. Furthermore, it is illegal for you to be fired because you were injured on the job. If an employer does retaliate or discriminate against you while…
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26
Jul
Common Work Injuries for Nurses & Healthcare Workers
There is no question that working in the healthcare field is challenging. Workers are subject to long hours, high levels of stress, and physical exertion in the course of their work. Healthcare workers such as nurses, home care aides, and orderlies, are…
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10
Jul
Things to Consider Before Settling Your Workers' Comp Claim
If you have been injured at work and have filed a workers’ comp claim, you will most likely have to handle the process of negotiating with the insurance company that is handling your claim. They may offer you a lump sum of compensation, but before accepting,…
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