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California’s hotel housekeepers play an important role in ensuring the comfort and cleanliness of hotel rooms for guests. This work is physically demanding and challenging, leading to a variety of injuries. Many hotel housekeepers wind up seeking medical treatment or...
People associate industries like construction, manufacturing and agriculture with hazards. However, many do not realize that office positions also carry risks. A common type of workplace injury among office workers is repetitive strain injuries. Causes of RSIs RSIs...
When it comes to workers' compensation in California, there are many misunderstandings that can cloud the process. Workers' compensation serves as a lifeline for employees who suffer injuries while on the job. It helps to cover medical costs and lost wages during...
Workers' compensation is an important protection for employees who suffer from work-related injuries or illnesses. If you are an employee in California, you might expect to secure these benefits automatically after a workplace incident. However, examiners can deny...
In the aftermath of a workplace injury, your recovery is a priority. When you reach a point where your recovery progresses enough, you might consider returning to work. You have a few options available when you are ready for that step. There are three choices to...
The California contractors board will require all contractors in the state to carry workers' compensation insurance, even if they have no employees. Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 216 into law in September 2022, and it took effect on January 1, 2023. However, it...
Dealing with a work injury is stressful on its own, but the situation can be even worse when you do not like your doctor. The doctor in your case is an important player. He or she will determine your condition and can influence whether you get benefits or continue to...
As an agricultural worker in California, you engage in hard work that is crucial to the state's economy and our nation's food supply. The agricultural sector, however, is fraught with risk, and you face potential hazards every day. The National Institute for...
When you earn your living working on a California assembly line, you face an elevated risk of developing certain conditions, among them carpal tunnel syndrome. The term refers to a number of different issues that may arise when something squeezes a nerve within your...
In industrial workplaces, workers often encounter heavy machinery, moving equipment and large loads, all of which can pose a risk of crush injuries. A crush injury occurs when there is force or pressure on a body part, often resulting in serious damage. This article...
