by lauramwilson | Nov 11, 2022 | worker's compensation
More than one-half of California COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Claims Were in Healthcare: WCIRB Report Workers’ compensation claims are rising, especially after the COVID-19 crisis that the world witnessed and dealt with. Now, a new report by WCIRB...
by lauramwilson | Nov 4, 2022 | return-to-work
Return to Work for Injured Federal Workers – Things You Must Know Federal employees who have been injured on the job can return to work if their treating physician allows them to do so. They need to be sure that they can be productive in a modified work environment....
by lauramwilson | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Can I Sue My Employer After a Work Injury in California? When an employee gets injured on the job, one of the first things they ask is, “Can I sue my employer after a work injury in California.” If you are seeking the answer to the same question, please...
by lauramwilson | Mar 22, 2022 | Disable Person, Uncategorized
If you have been a workplace accident or injury victim and have returned to work, you don’t need to fear discrimination. The state of California and several federal laws are there to protect the disabled person. You just need to be aware. Here we talk about what...
by lauramwilson | Feb 21, 2022 | return-to-work
One of the worst workplace injuries that can make life difficult for an employee is back injury. We all depend on our backs to carry our weight and help us do many day-to-day tasks. But, when a person has severe back pain, they might not be able to do most of the...
by lauramwilson | Feb 5, 2022 | confidence
One of the most common new year resolutions people take is to return to work after an injury or accident. If you are also planning to start 2022 on the right note and return to work, you should do it confidently. Being confident will help you deal with challenges...
by lauramwilson | Feb 5, 2022 | RTWSP
When you think of a return to work after an injury, the first thing that comes to mind is analyzing your skills and enhancing them. Every expert, a vocational job counselor, or supervisor will tell you that retraining yourself is essential when you want to return to...
by lauramwilson | Feb 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Returning to work after a workplace injury or accident might seem like a gigantic task, but it’s not always the case. Many people have managed to get back to work even after a brain injury by ensuring they followed the process and listened to the experts. If you...
by lauramwilson | Feb 5, 2022 | return-to-work
Loss of mobility is one of the most terrible outcomes of a return to work accident or injury. In many cases, a person has to use a wheelchair for a few weeks, months, years, or even their entire lifetime. This situation is enough to make someone feel worthless and...
by lauramwilson | Dec 30, 2021 | return-to-work
-Return to work after a workplace injury or accident can be quite tough. But sometimes, you have to do it even if you don’t want or cannot do it easily. In such a situation, you might wonder, can I be forced to return to work after a workplace injury? We have tried to...
by lauramwilson | Dec 29, 2021 | return-to-work
After a workplace injury, you might need physical therapy and mental assistance. You might also need the help of a vocational counselor. All that is done to ensure that you feel better and return-to-work if possible. Sadly, there are some barriers that a person might...
by lauramwilson | Dec 9, 2021 | return-to-work
The idea of returning to work can be a daunting one for an injured or ill employee who had to deal with the same’s physical, psychological, and emotional repercussions. If you are the supervisor or manager of such an employee, you need to be there for them and...
by lauramwilson | Nov 5, 2021 | Disabled
As a vocational rehabilitation counselor, I have seen many recruiters and firms ask why we should hire an employee with a disability. I feel terrible every time this question is asked because, in my opinion, a disability doesn’t restrict a person from doing their job...
by lauramwilson | Oct 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Imagine losing a job you were doing previously because of a workplace accident or injury? Imagine living on benefits provided by the government for the rest of your life? Sounds scary, right? If you have been involved in a workplace accident that led to temporary or...
by lauramwilson | Oct 13, 2021 | Best Vocational Counselors California, Uncategorized, Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor Services
One day you are working in a job you love, and the next day, you might be a victim of a workplace injury. You get cured after a few weeks but don’t know what to do and who to ask for help. In such a scenario, contacting a vocational rehabilitation counselor...
by lauramwilson | Oct 1, 2021 | Best Vocational Counselors California, RTWSP, Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor Services
Returning to work after a workplace injury can be a terrifying idea for a person who has suffered much trauma and pain. In such a scenario, a person must seek the help of experts like a vocational rehabilitation counselor who can help them alleviate those fears and be...
