Tag Archives: workers compensation
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 . . .
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 . . .