Meal and rest breaks are important for employees as you can use these times to recharge or discharge. Many employers afford their personnel to take rest or meal breaks whether unpaid or paid. Although it’s a common practice, it’s not required in all states. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers aren’t required to provide…
Getting worker’s compensation today has become a much easier process for the simple reason that companies would rather offer a reasonable settlement than go to court. But doing it yourself can be a challenge and the best solution for this is seeking the services of a reliable local Long Beach workers comp attorney. When faced…
The term “work injury” can be simultaneously very specific and confusingly vague. If you get a paper cut while at work, does that constitute a workplace injury? Probably not. What about an anxiety disorder brought forth by consistent stress? That actually could be considered one. It’s tricky, and in an attempt to define these injuries,…
Isn’t it easy to get worker’s compensation these days? After all, companies hate going to court, so they will probably offer you a good settlement… right? In reality, you need a good worker compensation lawyer in Long Beach because the opposing party may try every trick in the book to get out of paying, and…
Getting injured on the job can be stressful enough for you, but when you find that your employer is challenging your worker’s compensation claim, life may feel like it is getting even more challenging. Whether your injury has left it so you can still work, or you are at home, in pain, and unable to…
While injuries on the job can happen to anyone at any time no matter what type of work is done, if you work at a position where there are higher risks of injury occurring, you need to be aware of what you would do in case something does happen to you. You may not want…
That injury you suffered at work has caused you to miss more time from your job than you thought you would miss. You are still out, under doctor’s orders, until your injuries heal, but your bills do not care that you haven’t been able to work regularly. You still must do things like paying your…
Accidents happen all the time, but when one occurs while you are at work and you are injured on the job, it can be very disruptive to your life. You may find that you are unable to work for days, weeks, or even months. Some injuries lead to permanent disabilities, and you are no longer…
While you may never think that you are going to get hurt at work, even the person who is diligent and aware can fall victim to an accident like faulty machinery, a slip and fall on a wet floor in a warehouse, a tumble on the stairs, or other workplace accident. When it does happen…
Workplace injuries seem to be on the rise these days. People are working longer hours each day and are asked to do more than ever, pushing themselves to the limits. Working this way can lead to mistakes happening, to equipment breakdowns, and for accidents occurring that can lead to someone getting hurt. Many of the…
