Month: January 2016
What are my employer’s responsibilities under workers’ compensation laws?
What happens when you are injured on-the-job and want to receive workers’ compensation benefits? What steps should you take regarding your employer and what responsibilities do they have to take on their own? There are some steps that you must take yourself – for instance, when you are injured, the first thing you should do … Read more
Workers’ Compensation Reforms 2015 Key Points
Laws are constantly changing for many aspects in many states. This is the case for workers’ compensation laws, as well, which had major reforms for the 2015 years. What are some of these reforms and things you should be aware of? SB 863 increased permanent disability (PD) benefits approximately 30% in two steps. Before, the … Read more
DFEH-159 DFEH Complaint Process
When you are working for an employer and they are not treating you right, in the form of workplace discrimination, you may have a lawsuit on your hands. Many employers will feel anxious when they are being discriminated against and harassed. There is nothing worse than coming to work every day and wondering where you … Read more
Filling Out the DWC 1 Form and More
When you are injured on-the-job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Your employer is required by law to pay you these benefits provided you were actually injured during an accident taking place at workplace hours. There are many benefits that you may be eligible for. These could include Medical Care, which includes pay … Read more