Answer: Yes, 100%—California workers’ comp is no-fault, meaning it doesn’t even if the injury was entirely your fault (Labor Code § 3600(a)). Dropped a box on your foot? Tripped over your own shoelaces? Forgot to lock the wheels on a cart? You’re still covered. The insurance has to pay for your doctor visits, part of… Continue reading Can I still get workers’ compensation benefits in California if the injury was my own fault?
In California, anyone who owns property—whether it’s a private home, business, or even government land—must keep it safe for visitors. This legal duty means they have to fix or warn about hidden dangers like slippery floors, broken stairs, or loose wires. If you get hurt because they ignored a hazard, you can sue them to… Continue reading Who is responsible for my Trip and fall/Slip and fall?
Insurance journal released an article on July 16, 2015, discussing the six (6) factor test, which determines if an individual is considered an employee or an independent contractor. This test is also commonly called the Borello test, referring to the holding in S. G. Borello & Sons, Inc. v. Department of Industrial Relations (1989). The six factors… Continue reading Are you an employee or an independent contractor?
