This complete guide for injured workers in California will help injured workers get medical treatment with their own doctor or find another, file claims on time, deal with claims adjusters who don’t want to pay benefits, and get a lump-sum settlement for the highest amount possible.

Approximately one million people a year suffer job related injuries or illness in California. For many, receiving compensation can be a nightmare. Updated to reflect the most recent changes in the law, this book guides them through the process of filing a legitimate workers' comp claim. Includes step-by-step instructions and all necessary forms. Appendix of recent court cases.

California Employer's Guide is an authoritative and comprehensive employment law manual that is a valuable resource for business owners, managers, and human resource professionals. Written from an employer's point of view, The Guide integrates the federal and state laws that affect the employer-employee relationship. Chapter headings are: Hiring Termination Health and Safety Civil Rights Hours and Pay Unions, Government Contractors, and Miscellaneous Regulation Each chapter is tabbed and includes numbered section headings in bold print for ease of use. Relevant state and federal agencies are listed at the end of each chapter, As well as citations For The information discussed. Pertinent issues covered include discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, workers' compensation, benefits and leave, minimum wage and overtime laws, health insurance, retirement plans and more.