Workers’ Compensation

Sustaining an injury while at work can be a huge stressor. Between medical bills, lost wages, and personal recovery, it can easily become overwhelming. Fortunately, there's a safety net for those who have been injured on the job—California's workers' compensation benefits program. This program pays out disability benefits for individuals who aren't able to work due to a job-related injury.…Read More

California workers' compensation laws are among the nation's most worker-friendly laws. Almost every employer in California has the legal responsibility to buy workers' comp insurance. But, although the laws in California may be commendable, this doesn't mean it's always easy to recover workers' compensation benefits. If you've sustained a job-related injury or you've developed an illness due to your work…Read More

If you've been injured on the job at your workplace while you were carrying out your work duties, you may be unsure of whether you should file a workers' comp claim or a personal injury claim in order to help recover your damages and pay for your medical bills. Often, employees who are injured at work assume their only option…Read More

When hiring seasonal workers, it’s important to understand how your state’s workers' compensation laws may impact potential employees. Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to protect employees against medical bills and lost wages if they are injured on the job. Depending on your state, there may be limitations when hiring seasonal workers, especially if you work with youth or other job…Read More

If you are an undocumented immigrant, can you still file a workers’ compensation claim if you are injured at work? If not, what other options do you have to help with your medical bills or other issues from your injury?  If you are an undocumented immigrant working in an unsafe workplace or organization, it is important that you understand your…Read More

When you work in a physically demanding environment and are tasked with performing repetitive tasks, it’s only a matter of time before you experience some kind of strain or injury. A common question from workers is whether they are covered under their workers' compensation policy if they hurt themselves while on the job. A self-inflicted injury is typically defined as…Read More

In today’s digital world, more and more workers are telecommuting from home or from another remote location. This flexibility has its advantages, giving employees the ability to work from almost anywhere. But what about the risks? Does working remotely put you at a higher risk for injury?  Working from home or any other remote location does not change whether or…Read More

Workers’ compensation is an insurance policy that helps people who are injured on the job and are unable to return, meaning they could lose out on potential wages. If you're hurt while working, you may qualify for workers' compensation benefits based on the extent of your injuries and what type of work you do.  If you suffer an injury on…Read More

When you have a disability or chronic condition, it might be difficult to perform certain job tasks. To perform optimally and remain safe at work, you may need to request accommodations from your employer. In particular, accommodations are important if you have a disability or chronic illness that can make it difficult for you to complete common tasks as part…Read More

You work hard, and you should be fairly compensated for it. Unfortunately, employers aren’t always fair with how they pay their employees. Unfair pay is when an employee isn’t paid what they are owed or is not given the right amount of their paycheck at the right time. This is also called withholding funds from an employee.  Contact KCNS Law…Read More