When you are injured in the workplace, you might have to spend time in a hospital, and this will mean increased medical bills and lost wages. The law in the United States means that you can be recompensed for these short-term financial damages through workers' compensation.
What is the Return-to-Work Supplement Program?
Tesla accused of underreporting safety issues
Electric car manufacturer Tesla has been accused of underreporting safety issues in the workplace, including known hazards to employee health and wellness. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is now carrying out an investigation to look into the claims.
Will I lose my job if I report a workplace injury?
If you have suffered an injury on the job, you may be wondering if you should file a workers' compensation claim. Especially if you feel your injury is relatively minor, you might be thinking about not pursuing a claim for a variety of reasons, including the fear that it could affect your employment.
Responding to a workplace injury in California
Your employer has the responsibility to keep you safe to a reasonable extent. This means that they must always be actively working to identify possible dangers and hazards in order to prevent them from occurring.
What damages can workers’ compensation cover?
When you are injured at work to the point that you have to take time off to recover as a result, you are likely to be eligible for workers' compensation. This means that you will be able to make a claim for certain types of costs that were associated with your injury.
