July 2021

Are Independent Contractors Covered by Workers’ Compensation in California?

As explained by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) “All California employers must provide workerscompensation benefits to their employees.” Of course, the key word in that sentence is “employees.” You may be wondering: Can an independent contractor file for workers’ comp benefits in California? In general, the answer is ‘no,’ but an employee who was improperly misclassified […]

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Be Careful About What You Share on Social Media When Your Workers’ Comp Claim is Open

Long gone are the days when social media was the province of teenagers. In April of 2021, the Pew Research Centerreleased results of a survey finding that 72% of people nationwide have at least one active social media account—and the fastest growing group of users is senior citizens. It makes sense, social media can be a

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Top Four Workers’ Comp Mistakes That You Need to Avoid

Workplace safety remains a serious issue in California. According to the state’s Department of Industrial Relations, around 500,000 employees are hurt at work each year. California’s workerscompensation insurance laws mandate that businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies must obtain no-fault workerscompensation insurance for their staff.  Unfortunately, getting a workers’ comp claim approved is not always

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