Workers' Compensation Laws

Are You Eligible for Workers' Compensation Benefits?

If you were hurt or became ill as a result of your work, you could be entitled to workers' compensation benefits.

Injuries and Illnesses Covered by Workers' Compensation

Employees who are injured or become ill in connection with their work may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. In order to be covered by workers’ comp, injuries don’t have to result from sudden accidents like falling off a ladder or losing a finger to equipment malfunction.

Workers' Compensation: What Happens If I'm Late Reporting My Injury?

Most states have deadlines for giving your employer notice of a workplace injury, but there are exceptions.

Can I Get Workers' Comp If I'm Injured While Working From Home?

Working from home has become the new normal for millions of people as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what happens if you’re injured while working from home?

How to File a Workers' Compensation Claim

To get workers' comp benefits for an on-the-job injury or illness, you need to follow your state's rules for reporting the injury and filing a claim. Learn how the process works and where to get more information and help.

Types of Workers' Compensation Benefits

An overview of the different benefits you may receive through workers’ comp for a work-related injury or illness.

Workers' Comp Insurance: Employer Obligations

Learn about your legal options if you’ve been injured at work and your employer doesn’t carry workers’ comp insurance.

Injuries and Illnesses Covered by Workers' Compensation

Employees who are injured or become ill in connection with their work may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. In order to be covered by workers’ comp, injuries don’t have to result from sudden accidents like falling off a ladder or losing a finger to equipment malfunction.

How Much of My Workers' Comp Settlement Amount Do I Get to Keep

Learn about costs that are routinely deducted from your workers’ comp settlement amount.

Common Questions About Workers' Comp Temporary Disability Benefits

Answers to frequently asked questions about receiving temporary disability or wage loss benefits when you’re recovering from a work-related injury or illness.

Types of Workers' Compensation Benefits

An overview of the different benefits you may receive through workers’ comp for a work-related injury or illness.

Scheduled Loss Awards in Workers' Comp

Many states pay awards for injuries to specific body parts, such as an arm or leg.

How a Good Workers' Compensation Lawyer Can Help Your Case

Hiring a dedicated workers' compensation attorney will give you a much better chance of obtaining the benefits you deserve.

How Much Does a Workers' Compensation Lawyer Charge?

Workers' comp lawyers usually charge only if they win, and most states set limits on the amount of their fees.

What Should You Look for in a Workers' Comp Lawyer?

Learn how to find a qualified workers’ comp attorney who can help you get the benefits you deserve.

Getting a Fair Amount From Your Workers' Comp Settlement

Don’t sign a workers’ comp settlement agreement without researching the law or hiring a lawyer, because it can’t be undone.

Settling Your California Workers' Compensation Case

If your employer’s insurance company has denied your workers’ comp claim or hasn’t approved all of the benefits you think you deserve, you have a right to appeal that decision by filing an “application for adjudication of claim.”

FAQ on Workers' Compensation Claims and Benefits in California

Get answers to common questions about your rights, responsibilities, and benefits under the workers' comp system in California—including when you can receive temporary disability and other benefits for COVID-19.

How and When to File a Workers' Compensation Claim in California

To get benefits for a work-related injury or illness in California—including COVID-19 from the coronavirus—you need to submit several forms within the legal time limits.

Workers Compensation in California: Worker Rights

The California workers'compensation system, paid for by employers, provides several benefits to injured workers.