Our readers may be aware of the ongoing problems the NFL faces as a result of players who have developed mental, emotional and physical problems due to repeated concussions. That, at least in part, has led many players to seek out workers’ compensation to cover costs...
Most of what we write about on this blog concerns workplace accidents and workers’ compensation. These are important issues for those who are injured while working and need to know their options for compensation and recovery. But what about those who start out a job...
After two workers were injured in a chemical release at a California refinery on Feb. 12, the United Steelworkers union has called for Tesoro Corp. to create a safety program that truly protects workers, the surrounding community and the environment. The union...
Most people generally trust that if they are injured during work, their employer will step up and support them while they recover, particularly when it comes to workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, and it then falls upon the...
Under a recent ruling by the Division Seven Court of Appeals, an industrial worker who lost part of his arm in a work mishap in 2009 at Unistar is unable to hold his employer accountable for the accident beyond receiving workers compensation. The accident, which took...
Energy resources are important for any society, including here in the United States. In order for energy resources, such as fossil fuels, to be utilized in California or any other state, it is necessary to have industrial plants used to process the resources into...
The industrial sector plays a vital role in society and in the nation’s economy. California industrial workers help transform raw materials into products which people use on a daily basis across the state. However, working in the industrial sector does come with some...
Things can sometimes become confusing while working at a construction site. Many times, there are multiple projects going on simultaneously, involving numerous workers. If workers are not careful, they can easily end up being injured or killed in construction workers’...
The use of temporary workers in America, as our readers know, has increased significantly in recent years. At present, there are roughly 3 million temp employees in America, a 28 percent increase from 2010 to 2012. While this is a positive situation for employers, it...
Workers at a construction site are injured every day due to dangers inherent to the construction industry. Much of this has to do with the heavy machinery that construction workers have to deal with on a daily basis in California or in any other state, which can cause...