Category Archives: California Workers’ Compensation
Lost Wages and Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a crucial safety net for employees who sustain injuries or illnesses on the job. While the compensation system covers medical expenses and rehabilitation costs, just as important is how worker’s comp deals with lost wages while a worker is out recovering or permanently disabled. Read on for a discussion of wage… Read More »
Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable in California?
Not surprisingly, a common question people have when they start receiving workers’ compensation is whether the benefits they receive count as taxable income or not. People justifiably want to know what their reporting requirements are and whether they will have to pay taxes on the amount workers’ comp pays to cover their medical expenses… Read More »
Workers’ Comp vs. Third-Party Claims
After a typical workplace accident, workers are entitled to seek workers’ compensation benefits. Much of the time, workers’ comp is the only route to recovery after a workplace accident. Under certain circumstances, however, a worker may be able to pursue a claim against a third party. There are key differences between workers’ comp and… Read More »
Can You Go on a Vacation While on Workers’ Comp?
If you were injured on the job in California, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp benefits include temporary disability, which means you can collect a portion of your income (two-thirds) while you are unable to return to work because of your injury. If you’re collecting workers’ comp temporary disability benefits, are… Read More »
Can a Workers’ Comp Claim Hurt Work Relationships?
If you’re hurt on the job in California, it’s your right to file for workers’ compensation. There are, unfortunately, a lot of myths and misconceptions about workers’ comp. Many injured workers are concerned that filing for workers’ comp will hurt their relationship with their boss and co-workers and may even jeopardize their position. Continue… Read More »
Who’s Most at Risk for On-the-Job Injuries in CA?
Occupational injury can happen in any job. You can slip and fall in an office building just as easily as on a construction site. Some jobs are, of course, more dangerous than others. Construction workers are exposed to many more hazards on a regular basis than are office workers. Data from federal agencies and… Read More »
Does Marijuana Disqualify a Workers’ Comp Claim?
The recreational use of marijuana is legal in the State of California. Soon enough, most California employers won’t even be allowed to test prospective or current employees for cannabis use. Does that mean that cannabis use cannot hurt your workers’ compensation claim? Unfortunately, the answer is not so simple. Depending on the circumstances, marijuana… Read More »
Can You Get Workers’ Comp Benefits for Sleep Problems?
In California, covered employees are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for illness or injury caused by work-related duties. Workers’ comp coverage is available for physical injuries, illnesses, and even mental illnesses caused by work. Are sleep disorders covered? Are there sleep disorders that can be connected to the office or the performance of job… Read More »
Mental Health and Workers’ Comp
Not all injuries are external, and not all harm is physical. In the modern era, physicians and lawmakers understand that mental health issues are very real, and they can be caused by external factors. Depression, anxiety disorders, and several other conditions can result from traumatic events and external pressures, including troublesome workplace environments. If… Read More »
How Social Media Can Affect Your Workers’ Comp Case
The internet age has shifted our cultural mindset. People are used to sharing their daily lives, including intimate details, with friends, family, and strangers online. If you’ve been hurt at work, however, and you are in the middle of seeking workers’ compensation benefits, social media is not your friend. Continue reading for a discussion… Read More »