Author Archives: Joseph Yrulegui

Cal/OSHA Cites Company for Workplace Safety Violations—Employees Exposed to Toxic Chemicals in the Workplace

On March 21st, 2023, the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced sanctions against Parter . . .

Report: Despite State Law, Firefighters in California Struggle to Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Cancer 

According to a report from Mother Jones, many firefighters who have developed cancer are struggling to . . .

Worker Granted Reconsideration By California’s Workers’ Comp Appeals Board

According to a report from Human Resources Director (HRD), a California carpet installer has been granted . . .

Returning to Work After an Accident in Fresno: The Three Main Paths and Your Rights as a Worker 

Accidents happen in the workplace. The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) reports that 161,860 workers missed . . .

What Happens if Your Workers’ Comp Disability Payment is Late?

A serious work-related injury or illness can put an incredible financial strain on a family. . . .

OSHA Cites Amazon for Warehouse Safety Violations and Failure to Report Work Injuries 

According to reporting from ABC30 News – KFSN Fresno, Amazon—one of California’s largest employers—has been cited . . .

Utilization Review (UR): What Injured Workers in California Need to Know About Their Right to Appeal

Were you injured on the job in Fresno? If so, it is absolutely crucial that . . .

Workers’ Comp Benefits are Set to Increase in California in 2023

Inflation has become a major policy concern in the United States and around the world. . . .

Injured California Worker Brings Successful Serious and Willful Misconduct Claim

Under California law, a workers’ compensation claim is generally the sole legal remedy that an . . .

How Can a Fresno Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Help Me After a Workplace Accident?

Were you hurt on the job in the San Joaquin Valley region of California? It . . .