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Employees may be most familiar with workers’ compensation coverage for physical injury and illness in the workplace. Psychological injury, however, can also be eligible for coverage. Commonly called “stress claims,” psychological injuries may be associated with a workplace injury, or they may be entirely separated. Here is what you need to know about filing a…
It is not uncommon for employees to be eligible for both Social Security and worker’s comp benefits at the same time. However, when this is the case, employees are usually not able to receive the full amount of both. Usually, the person’s social security benefits are reduced to receive the amount of worker’s compensation awarded…
Occasionally, worker’s comp benefits can be denied. Although worker’s comp claims do not require the claimant to prove fault, they do require extensive documentation of employment and medical injury. There are some cases in which the denial is legitimate, and some cases where it is not. Denied worker’s comp claims can, however, be appealed with…
After a workplace injury or illness, you have the right to file for workers’ compensation benefits without retaliation or harassment from your employer. Employers in California are required by law to provide employees with access to workers’ compensation coverage. When they discriminate against you for taking advantage of your right to compensation, they are committing…
Many people who file for workers’ compensation claims immediately or ultimately need permanent disability benefits as a result of their injury or illness. You may even be entitled to benefits for permanent disability even if your workers’ compensation claim is denied. Here is some information to clarify how permanent disability works within and outside of…
After an on-the-job injury, you may feel overwhelmed with all of the forms and employee benefits information. Even the best human resources department may not be able to help you fully understand everything. One of the questions many employees have after an accident is about the difference between temporary disability and workers’ compensation. Workers’ Compensation…