Is my business responsible for an accident on site for an independent contractor I hired?

Independant contractor v. employee status is a VERY fickle area of law in California. I would not bank on this person being determined to be an...

I agree with Mr. Borah's sentiment and I am also unaware of any recent cases deciding that UI benefits should be part of your wages for the...

Worker's Compensation Claim - what to expect?

While this is such a difficult and tragic time for you and your family, you need to call a highly rated local work comp attorney NOW!. The...

I agree with all of my colleauges above and you should contact a well regarded local attorney immediately. That said, one addition to the...

Can I request pay for time lost when my employer had me leave work and be tested for COVID -19 and get results before I return?

I've actually been asked this question a few times by family and friends recently. Unfortunately, this issue will need to get litigated before we...

In agreement with all of my colleagues above. Legally, it should have no effect on your case. However, for your mental wellbeing, its always good...

Per state regulation, a Workers Compensation Judge gets up to 45 days to review and either approve, deny, or issue an Order suspending the...

Only a Worker's Compensation Judge can legally close your case. However, failing to take action from here may prevent you from persuing your case...

I concur with both my colleagues above and state the following not as an attorney or a business person but purely as a humanitarian with knowledge...

So sorry to hear about all of your injuries. It sounds like you are asking about a Subsequent Injuries Benefit Trust Fund (SIBTF) case where the...