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What Do You Think: Did Injury Sustained at Salvation Army Warehouse Spell Benefits for Convicted Forger?
What Do You Think: Did Injury Sustained at Salvation Army Warehouse Spell Benefits for Convicted Forger?

San Jose, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- A worker is generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits from his employer when he is injured at work. But what happens when the worker is a convicted felon who is […]
What Do You Think: Did Worker’s Drinking on Business Trip Take Her out of Scope of Employment?
What Do You Think: Did Worker’s Drinking on Business Trip Take Her out of Scope of Employment?

Sacramento, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – California workers on business trips who are injured while travelling typically have a compensable injury. But what if the worker is injured after work hours while dining or drinking with colleagues? […]
4 L.A. Sheriff’s Employees Die by Suicide in 24-Hour Span 
4 L.A. Sheriff’s Employees Die by Suicide in 24-Hour Span 

Los Angeles, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – Four current and former Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department employees have died by suicide over a 24-hour span, officials said last week.   According to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna alluded […]
Calif. to Teach Kids Labor Laws to Protect Against Exploitation 
Calif. to Teach Kids Labor Laws to Protect Against Exploitation 

Sacramento, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – A new law in California will require schools to teach teens about workers’ rights as nationwide children are more likely to suffer workplace injuries, statistics show.   The new program, “Workplace Readiness […]
What Do You Think: Could Yacht Club Worker Sue Under Federal Admiralty Law?
What Do You Think: Could Yacht Club Worker Sue Under Federal Admiralty Law?

Los Angeles, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- There is federal law that governs what happens on navigable waters, but when does it apply to workers' compensation law? Such was the question a California appellate court recently tackled […]
What Do You Think: Can Calif. Whole Foods Worker’s Widow Sue Store for Negligence? 
What Do You Think: Can Calif. Whole Foods Worker’s Widow Sue Store for Negligence? 

Venice, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – Workers’ compensation is generally the sole remedy for an employee injured at work. But what if the employee’s supervisors provide the injured worker medical aid, and do so negligently?  That issue […]
Calif. Healthcare Bill Proposes $25 Minimum Wage For All Healthcare Workers 
Calif. Healthcare Bill Proposes $25 Minimum Wage For All Healthcare Workers 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Most people enroll in nursing school with the full intention of treating patients the majority of their time while working. However, according to Accenture, which specializes in information technology services and […]
California Workers’ Compensation Contact Information
California Workers’ Compensation Contact Information

Please Note: for Claims assistance or questions about coverage and exemptions You will need to call one of the numbers listed below. Also be aware that the Workers' Compensation Assistance Offices in different states may […]