California Workers’ Compensation Laws
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What is the heart presumption in California workers’ compensation law?
Heart conditions are presumed to be work-related for certain workers under California’s labor law.
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Is COVID-19 covered by California workers’ compensation?
Healthcare workers, first responders and certain other workers with COVID-19 are presumed to have contracted the illness on the job.
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Can I get workers’ compensation for hearing loss?
Hearing loss is covered by California workers’ compensation, provided you can prove the amount of loss and that it was caused by your job.
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What if the employer was responsible for a work injury?
When an injury occurs because of the employer’s serious and willful misconduct, the worker is entitled to a significant amount of additional compensation from workers’ comp.
