Are you out of work due to an illness or injury? Are you looking for a way to make ends meet? If so, you may be eligible for California's supplemental job replacement benefits. These benefits provide income to help you stay afloat during difficult times. Understanding...
Police officers and other public servants have different rules when it comes to workers' compensation than general workers. The added benefits typically are much better than the public would get due to the nature of these jobs. California Labor law outlines...
Certain situations that you may face as a law enforcement officer allow you to automatically qualify for workers' compensation. There are various state laws that provide presumptions for conditions that are immediately assumed to be related to your job without...
Public safety workers, such as firefighters and police officers, place themselves at risk for catastrophic injuries on a regular basis. However, not all injuries occur suddenly or have obvious symptoms. As a public safety worker, you should watch out for signs of...
The community often calls on public safety officers to assist beloved animal friends. For example, firefighters often rescue pets in peril, and police officers respond to animal cruelty complaints. At other times, upset animals may attack citizens, who then call on...
Not all of the work-related injuries you experience in your job as a first responder may be physical in nature. Your work also puts you at increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD can result from experiencing or witnessing an event that is...
Although it is funny to think that those responsible for protecting public safety have safety concerns themselves, you probably already know the on-the-job risks they face. Police officers and firefighters have some of the highest risks while working, while other...
As a public safety figure, you endure a great deal of stress day in and day out. If you find yourself having a difficult time coping, you may want to consider getting medical attention. Under California law, you may have the right to file a workers' compensation claim...
With the exception of those in the construction industry, many employers implement a control plan for workers exposed to bloodborne pathogens. First responders are among those at risk for exposure to the Hepatitis B virus and other bloodborne pathogens, and, if...
Laws change often, which means you have to stay on top of them. Workers' compensation law in California had a temporary change that went into effect that could affect some people trying to claim benefits. California Legislative Information explains the 2019 amendment...