One of the most important aspects of searching for information, especially questions regarding workers’ compensation or social security disability insurance (SSDI), is the website’s credibility in displaying the information you read.

When we think about workers’ compensation, we tend to discuss the topic as if it applies only to adults – or people over the age of 18. Many people don’t think of underage occupations as high-risk positions where a minor might find themselves injured on the job!

You might be surprised to find out that, as a domestic worker, babysitters, and nannies may qualify for workers’ compensation in the event of sustaining an injury while on the job.

Did you know that you aren’t the only one who can benefit from receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments? Social security disability insurance can help you cover a range of expenses, from the cost of medical treatment related to your disability to covering utilities like heating and electricity. When you’ve been awarded SSDI, of… Read More

If you’ve been receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits while injured at work, can you still file for workers’ compensation? What if you’ve found yourself needing to apply for both Social Security Disability and workers’ compensation at the same time when you’ve never received SSD before – can it be done? Yes, the simple answer… Read More

Though the daunting year that was 2020 is finally over, it feels as if we’ve only just reached the top of the pandemic roller coaster. Many people found themselves newly dubbed “essential” workers due to the pandemic in 2020, and with that brought an onslaught of unforeseen circumstances and drastic changes to our workplace environments…. Read More

Deciding whether or not an injury is a work-related injury isn’t black and white – context matters. If you find yourself unsure of whether or not your injury qualifies as a work-related injury, you need professional guidance.

It’s important to know what to do in the event you or a loved one experiences an injury or illness on the job in California. But most people won’t learn about their options until it happens to them. Take the initiative to learn what you need to know before you or a loved one experiences… Read More

1. Stay at work for at least 35+ years: Depending on who you ask, you may hear several different answers to the question of how long you should work before requesting access to your Social Security benefits. While the absolute minimum amount of time needed on the workforce before claiming benefits is 10 years, it’s… Read More

Efforts are being made by California Governor Gavin Newsom to make workers’ protections permanent, rather than temporary.