When you can’t work because of an on-the-job injury, you are eligible for worker’s compensation benefits. These are benefits paid by your employer so that you won’t have to struggle financially while recovering. If you’re a worker who has been injured and unable to work or a family member of someone who has been injured…
If you’ve been injured on the job, you’re probably wondering what your next steps should be. In this blog post, you’ll learn how a workers’ compensation lawyer in California can help you to protect your rights and what you should do if you’ve been injured on the job. From filing a claim to getting the…
Were you injured on the job and aren’t sure what to do? Are you concerned about reporting your at-work injury? That’s understandable. There’s a lot of misinformation out there, unfortunately, about workers’ compensation. If you’re injured on the job in California, you are entitled to workers’ compensation. Full stop. That’s true even if the accident…
Although you have a right to take quick action without alerting your employer, your California Attorney will not advise you to take that path. The first question you can be asked by the authority you go to is whether you have informed your employer about the situation. Take a step and inform your employer and…
Workloads at your workplace can become overwhelming at specific times of the year and you find yourself working extra hours to help meet the demand. By the next payday, all the extra hours you worked should be included in the pay. According to law, overtime should attract a 50 percent premium above your usual per…
