June 2023

OSHA: Amazon Failed to Provide Adequate Medical Care to Injured Workers 

Employment, General, Injury, Medical Treatment /

According to a report from Insurance Journal, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) alleges that Amazon has failed to provide adequate medical care to injured workers. Federal regulators contend that at least 10 employees at an Amazon fulfillment center in New York State did not receive timely medical attention. In this article, our Fresno workers’ compensation […]

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With Summer Fast-Approaching, Cal/OSHA Issues Reminder for Employers With Outdoor Workers

Employment, General, Injury /

Summer is fast approaching. With temperatures often soaring into the triple digits all across the state, proper safety precautions are a must. Hot weather can be dangerous weather—especially for people who work outside. On April 26, 2023, Cal/OSHA issued official state guidance reminding businesses and organizations to take the proper safety measures to protect their outdoor employees

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California is a No-Fault Workers’ Comp Insurance State (But There are Some Exceptions)

General, Injury /

California law (Labor Code § 3700) is clear: Employers must obtain workers’ comp insurance coverage for their employees. Workers’ comp insurance is no-fault—an employee does not need to prove negligence or any other type of misconduct by their employer to recover benefits. As long as the accident happened while the employee was working, they can

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