Many employees must enter into non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) before beginning work at a new company. These agreements limit how employees may use employers’ information and come with harsh penalties if they violate them. What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a contract, typically between an employer and employee, that establishes the...

Employees who suffer an injury or illness on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to supplement their income until they can return to work. Whereas California State Disability Insurance (SDI) also supplies payments when a person is injured or becomes ill; however, the injury or illness cannot be caused or related to...

If you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits after an injury or illness on the job, you may be wondering how your tax return will be affected. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits are tax-exempt with only rare exceptions. Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Your Tax Return Whether you receive a lump sum or bi-weekly workers’ compensation benefit...

In some cases, pursuing a workers’ compensation case can be a long and complex process. You may not see eye-to-eye with your employer’s insurance company when it comes to the benefits you are entitled to, or your claim may even be denied. Either way, it means attending a formal hearing with the Workers’ Compensation...

After a workplace injury, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits regardless of who was at fault. However, if you filed a claim but need to cancel it for some reason, you have the right to do so. How To Cancel a Workers’ Compensation Claim The process for canceling a workers’ compensation claim will...