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California Workers Comp Laws

California has some of the most comprehensive workers' compensation laws in the country. Understanding these laws can be confusing, but SoCal Workers Comp is here to help. Our blog breaks down the complex legal jargon and explains your rights in plain English. Get informed in these articles below.

What do I need to know about a death claim with California workers' compensation laws?

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April 29, 2025

California Workers Comp Laws

How Much Does SIBTF Pay in California? | The SIBTF Process

The Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) in California pays additional, lifetime weekly compensation to injured workers whose existing disability, when combined with a work injury, results in 70% or more permanent disability. The SIBTF covers the difference between the combined disability and what the employer pays for the work injury alone.

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June 26, 2025

California Workers Comp Laws

Injured Driving to Work? Do You Get Benefits?

How do you pay your hospital bills and get compensation for missed income after being injured in a car accident ...

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March 3, 2025

California Workers Comp Laws

Can You Be Fired for Filing a Workers’Compensation Claim?

Workers have a right to look to the workers’ compensation system after getting injured or sick at work.

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March 3, 2025

California Workers Comp Laws

How Do Temporary Disability Benefits (TTD) Work in California?

If a work injury prevents you from working, your employer's workers' compensation insurance provides tax-free temporary disability benefits (TTD) at two-thirds your average weekly earnings, paid biweekly for up to 104 weeks, or 240 for severe injuries. These benefits can end if you return to work or reach permanent and stationary status.

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June 26, 2025