On May 6, 2020, Governor Newsom signed an executive order protecting employees who contract COVID-19 on the job. The executive order establishes a rebuttable presumption for all of California’s essential employees, entitling them to workers’ compensation benefits if they contract the coronavirus at work. “We are removing a burden for workers on the front lines,…

Did you know that California unemployment benefits are maxed out at $450 per week and are taxable? DID YOU KNOW THAT STATE DISABILITY BENEFITS ARE NON-TAXABLE? If you have a work-related injury, you could be eligible to receive up to $1,299.43 per week, which is not taxed. If you have a work-related disability, we are…

Leaders around the nation and world are working tremendously hard and constantly updating us on their methods of stopping COVID-19. We are all, however, also leaders in our homes and communities. Follow this link to help you organize your own methods for not bringing the virus back home with you. https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2020/03/health/coronavirus-tipsheets/coronavirus-proof-your-home/index.html We know everyone is…

We would like to dedicate this post to all workers who are currently working tremendously hard during these difficult times. We appreciate you grocery store workers, restaurant workers, construction workers, delivery drivers, nurses, doctors, policemen, firefighters and anyone else working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for letting our attorneys and staff assist you either…