The Qualified Medical Examiner or QME Process is a very important part of an injuredworker’s claim. This article will briefly summarize some important things about QME’s andprovide tips to injured workers to apply to ensure a thorough and accurate QME examination.But before we continue, Remember, this article is not legal advice. If you have any…
The purpose of this blog is to provide a general overview of medical treatment for employees injured on the job in California. When a worker gets injured while on the job in California they often face a situation both physically and emotionally. During these times it is crucial to understand the role that medical treatment…
Introduction California workers have rights protecting them from discrimination and ensuring equal opportunities at work. The interactive process under FEHA is one of the most important aspects of these rights for workers with a disability. Employers and employees have specific responsibilities under FEHA when it comes to the interactive process. We will discuss what the…
California offers substantial protections to employees from being retaliated against for exercising their workplace rights. These laws safeguard workers from facing retaliation by their employers when they participate in protected activities. These activities include reporting instances of discrimination or harassment, reporting illegal conduct or safety violations, seeking accommodations for a disability, and filing for workers…
Recently Signed Law Helps California Employees Establish Retaliation Claims California SB 497, also known as the Equal Pay and Anti-Retaliation Protection Act, is a new law that provides additional protections to whistleblowers in the state. The law was signed into effect by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 8, 2023, and goes into effect on January…
The purpose of workers’ compensation is to provide benefits to workers, through an insurance policy paid by the employer, who are injured or become ill on the job or because of their job (We’ll explain this in more detail later). Remember, this article is not legal advice. If you have questions about a workers’ compensation…
As an employee in California, you have the right to a safe and healthful workplace. The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) is a state agency that enforces occupational safety and health standards in California. Cal/OSHA’s mission is to “assure safe and healthful working conditions for all working men and women in California.” Cal/OSHA…
Determining the employment status of a worker can be tricky, especially when it comes to independent contractors. California law has strict standards for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee, and misclassification can result in significant penalties for employers. We will explore the complex landscape of California law surrounding the classification…
Premises liability is an important concept in California law that holds landowners responsible for injuries that occur on their property. Under California law, landowners owe different legal duties to different types of visitors, depending on their status. In this blog post, we will explore the different types of visitors recognized under California law and the…
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