Workers' Comp, Personal Injury, Employment Law Blog

Some uncommon workplace injuries are compensable

Jun 22, 2020

Although the manufacturing and construction industries in California are regarded as the most hazardous work environments, other sectors also pos...

COVID-19 Rebuttable Presumption of Compensability Per Governor’s Emergency Order – Know Your Rights

Jun 12, 2020

My name is Michael Burgis. I’m the managing attorney of Michal Burgis & Associates. I’m a certified legal specialist in California Worker...

Restructuring Can Be An Excuse To Retaliate Or Discriminate

Jun 08, 2020

The biggest lie in business is that “Nothing will change after the merger or reorganization.” Any experienced employee knows that thi...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Employees’ Rights

Apr 15, 2020

Employees have the right to file a petition for compensation under workers’ compensation laws, but many do not, for fear of retaliation. So...

Can You Use Paid Sick Leave If You Have COVID-19?

Mar 31, 2020

My name is Michael Burgis. I’m a trial attorney and I’m a certified legal specialist in California Workers’ Compensation. I’m also very w...

How Does Unemployment Insurance Work If You Contract COVID-19?

Mar 30, 2020

My name is Michael Burgis. I’m a legal certified specialist in California Workers’ Compensation. I’m a trial attorney. Can I Apply For Unem...

Am I Entitled To Workers’ Compensation Benefits If I Get COVID-19?

Mar 27, 2020

My name is Michael Burgis. I’m a trial attorney. I’m also a legal certified specialist in California worker’s compensation and I’ve g...

How Does State Disability Insurance Apply to COVID-19?

Mar 26, 2020

My name is Michael Burgis. I’m an attorney in California. I’m also a legal certified specialist in California Workers’ compensation.I’ve ...

Can I Collect Paid Family Leave If a Family Member Contracts COVID-19?

Mar 25, 2020

My name is Michael Burgis and I’m an attorney. I’m a Legal Certified Specialist in California Workers Compensation and I’m a Trial Attorney...

Workplace Injuries at Kanye West’s Plant Bring $45,000 Fine

Nov 19, 2018

Following an incident in March, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health launched an investigation of which the outcome led to t...

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