Author Archives: Joseph Yrulegui
How Long Does it Take the Average Workers’ Compensation Claim to Settle in California?
California requires businesses, nonprofits, and public employers to provide no-fault workers’ comp coverage to their . . .
California Workers’ Comp Claims: Your Rights if Your Employer is Uninsured
Workers’ comp insurance provides much needed financial protection to people hurt at work. By law, . . .
California Fast Food Workers Planning Walk Out, Safety Remains a Problem in the Industry
According to a report from the Los Angeles Times, fast food workers throughout California are planning . . .
California Lawmakers Pass Amazon Bill in Response to Injury Rates in Warehouses
According to a report from National Public Radio (NPR), California lawmakers have passed first-in-the-nation legislation focused . . .
An Overview of Workplace Violence and Workers’ Comp in California
Unfortunately, workplace violence is a serious public safety problem in our country. The National Institute for . . .
What Happens if I am Injured While Working at Home in California?
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, more employees are working from home—at least on a . . .
Four Tips for Filing a Serious and Willful Misconduct Claim in California
All employers in Central California are required to follow applicable federal, state, and local workplace . . .
Work-Related Car Accidents in California: Know Your Rights
Motor vehicle collisions are among the leading causes of serious injuries. The California Office of Traffic . . .
Four Reasons to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Fresno
According to data collected and published by the California Department of Industrial Relations, approximately half a . . .
Can I be Fired for Filing for Workers’ Compensation in California?
Similar to the vast majority of jurisdictions in the United States, California is an at-will . . .