Tag Archives: california
California Appeals Court Ruling Limits WCAB Appeal to Delay Workers’ Comp Decisions
According to a report from Bloomberg Law, a California appeals court has issued an opinion that could, . . .
Worker Killed in Accident at Manufacturing Facility in Northern California
According to a report from Fox 40, a worker was killed in an accident at a . . .
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. . . .
Settling a Workers’ Comp Claim in California? Know What Options are Available
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) reports that more than 300,000 people miss time at work . . .
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 . . .
With Summer Fast-Approaching, Cal/OSHA Issues Reminder for Employers With Outdoor Workers
Summer is fast approaching. With temperatures often soaring into the triple digits all across the . . .
California is a No-Fault Workers’ Comp Insurance State (But There are Some Exceptions)
California law (Labor Code § 3700) is clear: Employers must obtain workers’ comp insurance coverage . . .