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Remote employees – if you are an actual employee of the company you work for, chances are you can receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, this can get confusing, particularly if a company misclassifies an employee as an independent contractor instead of as an employee. Here, we want to review California workers’ compensation laws so you can see that remote workers typically will receive benefits (or they should), and we want to discuss what you can do if you struggle to recover compensation after sustaining an on-the-job injury or illness.
Workers in California could experience a range of emotional or mental health issues due to job-related stresses or experiences. In many states across the country, employees are not able to file workers’ compensation claims for these types of injuries. However, California does allow for coverage of “psychiatric injuries” through workers’ comp claims.
Injured at work? Chances are you will be able to recover workers’ compensation benefits, but receiving these benefits could come with some speed bumps. You may be asked to undergo an independent medical examination to verify either the extent of the injuries or the level of medical care needed to make a recovery.
If you have sustained an on-the-job injury in California, you will likely be able to recover benefits through workers’ compensation. However, you also need to know how quickly you will start receiving your compensation check. When it comes to workers’ compensation, there are a few types of benefits you may be able to receive.
Individuals can typically recover workers’ compensation benefits after sustaining any type of workplace injury or illness. If the injury or illness leads to a disability, workers’ compensation in California does have various aspects that allow for longer-term benefits. However, individuals may need to apply for Social Security disability benefits in the event the disability seems to be long-term.
If you or somebody you care about sustains a workplace injury or illness, you should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits in California. The length of time individuals are allowed to receive workers’ compensation benefits varies depending on the situation surrounding the injury. Several factors can influence the length of time a person receives benefits, including the severity of the injury, how long a person is unable to work, and the level of any resulting disability.