Category Archives: Employment
Workplace Violence is a Serious Problem: California Has New Law to Help Protect Employees
In September of 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 553 into law. A . . .
I Am an Independent Contractor in California: Can I File for Workers’ Comp Benefits if Injured While at Work?
Employers in California and throughout the United States are increasingly relying on the contributions of . . .
How Common are Back Injuries at Work?
Did you or your family member sustain a back injury while on the job? You . . .
Hurt on the Job in California? Four Key Things to Know About Third-Party Liability Claims
In California, your employer has a duty to provide no-fault workers’ compensation coverage. You can . . .
Countertop Workers in Southern California Developed Serious Illnesses
According to a report from the Los Angeles Times, dozens of workers who cut countertops in . . .
Report: Extreme Heat Injuries More than 20,000 Workers Per Year in California
As reported by Reuters, July of 2023 has been the world’s hottest year in recorded history. . . .
Cal/OSHA Cites Two Employers for Workplace Violence That Killed Seven
On June 26, 2023, Cal/OSHA cited two San Mateo County employers—Terra Garden, Inc. and Concord Farms Inc.—for . . .
Going Back to Work after an Accident in California: What Happens if My Employer Assigns Me to a Job Duty I Cannot Perform?
California law (Labor Code § 3700) mandates that businesses and nonprofit organizations must prove workers’ . . .
Worker Killed on the Job in Fresno County (Electrocution)
According to a report from ABC 30, a man was killed on the job in a . . .
OSHA: Amazon Failed to Provide Adequate Medical Care to Injured Workers
According to a report from Insurance Journal, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) alleges that . . .