Home Healthcare and Workers’ Compensation
All conscientious employers work hard to make sure that their employees are safe and do not sustain an injury while on the job. Unfortunately, despite the most diligent efforts, it…
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Reducing Workers’ Compensation Costs
All business owners know that maintaining a business can be costly. Advertising, inventory, rent, and taxes, just to name a few. In California, almost all businesses are also required to…
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Why Can’t I Fire My Worker for Filing for Workers’ Compensation?
If you are an employer, you are likely well-aware that the laws surrounding workers’ compensation in California can be complicated and seem overwhelming. Employers sometimes struggle with issues such as…
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Truck Drivers and Workers’ Compensation
According to some estimates, there are three and a half million truck drivers in the United States. Trucking companies makes it possible to ship goods quickly and efficiently across the…
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What Is Workers’ Compensation “Leakage?”
Any business owner can tell you that running a business can be a complex proposition. Trying to make sure your business conforms with all relevant city, state, and federal laws…
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Temporary Versus Permanent Disability
No employer wants to see an employee hurt on the job, but even when the employer has taken meticulous steps to reduce the chances of employee injury, it is almost…
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What Does Workers’ Compensation Not Cover?
Workers’ compensation is crucial to help make sure that employees receive medical treatment after sustaining a work-related injury. Workers’ compensation allows an employee to recover medical costs related to the…
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First Responders and Workers’ Compensation
We all owe a great debt to first responders. First responders face great risks in their jobs on an everyday basis. Police officers, firefighters, and paramedics never know what types…
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FMLA and Workers’ Compensation
Regardless of the safeguards put in place by the most careful of employers, employees will suffer a work-related injury at some point. These injuries could be acute, such as a…
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What Workers’ Compensation Won’t Cover
Workers’ compensation is an essential component of the social welfare system in California. With workers’ compensation, an employee can receive medical expenses to treat the work-related injury, replacement for lost…
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Investigating a Workers’ Compensation Claim
There are many important components of a workers’ compensation case. Proper paperwork, obtaining medical treatment, and sorting out reasonable and necessary accommodations are just a few examples. Investigating a workers’…
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Most Common Workplace Injuries
Unsafe working conditions can result in injuries to employees, ranging from minor to severe. Most employers spend considerable time and effort trying to ensure their business is as safe as…
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