Working in public education comes with physical demands that many people outside the field do not expect. Slips on wet hallway floors, injuries from lifting students with mobility needs, or physical incidents during classroom management can all lead to serious...
Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
Year: 2026
When is a Medicare set-aside required in workers’ compensation?
A workers’ compensation settlement may not address all questions about medical care needed after the settlement. Federal rules can require money from a settlement to be reserved for medical treatment that Medicare might otherwise cover. This requirement can affect...
Are remote workers covered by workers’ comp in California?
Working from home can make it harder to tell whether an injury happened because of your job or simply while you happened to be at home. You may also wonder whether being out of state for work or an overseas business trip means you can’t file for a worker’s comp claim...
Can you lose your job while receiving workers’ compensation?
Suffering a workplace injury is stressful enough without worrying about losing your livelihood. Many employees often assume that receiving compensation shields them from termination. However, the reality under California law is more nuanced. The legal reality...
Why is your work injury check so low?
A smaller workers’ comp check can cause panic fast. Rent, groceries, gas and family bills do not wait while your body heals. When the payment arrives and it does not match your usual paycheck, it can feel like something went wrong. Sometimes the amount is correct...
What are recordable injuries for workers’ compensation?
Employees who suffer on-the-job injuries don’t always want to report their injuries, but ensuring they report them is critical. Once the employee reports the injury, the employer may have to record the injury with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
