According to the latest Annual Statistical Report on Social Security Disability Insurance Program, 35.5 percent of Social Security Disability Insurance benefit recipients were diagnosed with a mental disorder — which makes this the leading diagnostic group receiving SSDI benefits. In December of 2012, some 3,576,844 people classified as mentally impaired were receiving benefits. The second… Read More

You may no doubt be familiar with the Kia automobile commercials in which dancing urban hamsters hop into an awaiting Kia Soul to drive off to whatever adventures urban hamsters allegedly enjoy. Now, a dancer who played one of those hamsters has been accused of working while collecting California State Disability Insurance (SDI) benefits. The… Read More

Southern California isn’t short on tourist attractions. But if you’re bored with the beach or you just don’t want to deal with the crowds, consider stepping “off the beaten path” with these five unusual tourist destinations right in our own backyard: Watts Towers The towers are constructed of clay, bottles, and broken dishes collected from… Read More

In conjunction with National Safety Month this June, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) is encouraging employers to participate in National Fall Prevention Stand-Down Week ­— a voluntary event that gives employers the opportunity to talk directly to employees about fall hazards and safety procedures. This year, DOL chose “Fall Hazards” as the theme… Read More