On behalf of Godwin and Rubin posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. One of the most important things an employer can do is to assure the safety and protection of his or her workers. Adhering to safety codes, maintaining a clean and orderly work environment and properly training employees are minimal standards…
On behalf of Godwin and Rubin posted in Workplace Injuries on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Working at heights pose unique hazards, and the lives of workers typically depend on their employers’ compliance with safety regulations. Fall protection can save lives, as was proved in a recent incident when two California workers fell from a height…
On behalf of Godwin and Rubin posted in blog on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. A recent study has found that initial work injury reports of a “strain” or “sprain” may not be reliable indicators of the extent of the injury. According to recent research by the California Workers’ Compensation Institute, approximately 20 percent of workers’…
On behalf of Godwin and Rubin posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. The injuries that many California employees suffer on the job come with intense pain. Doctors within the workers’ compensation system often prescribe powerful, narcotic painkillers to help in that regard. Unfortunately, many workers become addicted to the pain medications and…
On behalf of Godwin and Rubin posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Business owners in California are required to follow many regulations regarding their employees. Some of these laws, designed to protect both employers and employees, address workers’ compensation issues. For example, every company in California with one or more employees is…