Blog Posts in Workers' Compensation

An ergonomic work injury is an injury caused by the physical strain of performing a task in a workplace setting. It can occur due to repetitive motion, posture or awkward positions, improper ...

In California, worker's compensation benefits are provided to employees who sustain work-related injuries or illnesses. These may include physical and mental conditions such as post-traumatic stress ...

Your employer can’t legally fire you for reporting a work injury. Under the California Labor Code Section 132a , employers may not terminate or otherwise reprimand an employee because they reported a ...

Industrial jobs can be extremely dangerous, and even the best safety measures can sometimes fail to protect workers from accidents. The combination of heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and tight ...

In California, mental illness can be considered a work injury in certain cases. The state's Workers' Compensation Act recognizes mental and psychiatric injuries as compensable when there is medical ...

The statute of limitations for filing a workers' comp claim in California is one year from the date of injury. Some circumstances, however, may extend this time limit. For instance, if you did not ...