The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) is a federal law that provides protection to pregnant women and new mothers in the workplace. It prohibits employers from discriminating against employees and applicants on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The law applies to all employers with 15 or…
An Employer’s Legal Obligations You’re probably already aware that employers have certain obligations to their employees, but do you know that you are protected by law from wrongful termination? What is Wrongful Termination? Wrongful termination is the unlawful firing of an employee. It happens when an employer fires a worker for an illegal reason, such…
California Workers’ Compensation Disability Benefits Workers’ compensation benefits are a mandatory requirement in the state of California. A company must have at least one employee to operate legally, and workers’ compensation insurance must cover that person. Part-time workers are also eligible for workers’ compensation payments. In California, employees may receive one of two different forms…
Workers’ Compensation Illness Workers’ compensation often covers medical bills and lost wages for employees hurt due to slip-and-fall accidents, delivery truck collisions, and equipment malfunctions. It’s safe to say that most workers’ comp claims involving injuries to one or more employees are black and white. There is, however, another category of workers’ comp claims that…
Repetitive Motion Injuries Repetitive motion injuries are common in occupations where workers do tasks like pulling an equipment lever on an assembly line or typing for long periods. It is common practice to use the terms “repetitive stress injury” and “repetitive motion injury” interchangeably when referring to occupational injuries caused by repeating the same motions…
California Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits It’s hard to fathom being able to bear the agony of losing a loved one due to an accident or injury sustained at work. Even a single instance may alter your life’s trajectory in profound ways. Workers’ compensation payments might be available if your loved one died from injuries sustained…
California Workers’ Compensation Medical Care Benefits In California, workers’ compensation (WC) insurance helps workers who get hurt or sick on the job by paying for medical care, replacing lost wages (called “indemnity“), and other benefits. Workers’ compensation insurance ensures that people who get sick or hurt can get the care they need quickly and without…
Getting Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Filed The first step in filing a workers’ compensation claim against your employer is completing the “employee” section of the claim form. Keep a copy and return the form to your employer, which will finalize the form. California Employment Laws Regarding Workers’ Comp If you are injured on the job,…
Workers’ Comp at Amazon Amazon workers’ compensation claims can help you get benefits to pay for all your accident-related medical expenses as well as lost wages, disability, and more. Who Is Responsible for Injuries in Amazon Warehouses? Amazon is responsible for providing a safe working environment for employees. If an on-the-job accident occurs, they must…
California Workers’ Comp for Immigrants Workers’ compensation laws protect and help workers who get hurt on the job, but it might not be easy for an undocumented immigrant working in California to decide to file a claim. Employee rights, employer rights, and immigration laws can complicate the claims process. In California, however, every worker has…
Legal Help for Immigrants If you’re an undocumented immigrant, you may wonder if you can get legal help or are entitled to certain benefits while working in California. The answer is yes. You have rights, benefits, and legal help. It’s no exaggeration to call California a crossroads of cultures. Almost 27% of Californians can trace…
Ensuring a Safe Work Environment All workers in the Golden State are entitled to healthy and safe work environments. The state of California has a division dedicated to ensuring the safety of workers called the Division of Occupational Safety and Health. If you feel your workplace is hazardous to your employees, you should contact CalOSHA.…