What is the Difference Between Permanent and Temporary Spousal Support? Temporary support is financial help paid while a divorce is still pending to maintain stability during the process, while permanent (or long-term) support begins after the divorce is finalized and...
Mandatory Registry for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025: What You Need to Know You may have heard about a new “mandatory registry” for undocumented immigrants in 2025. For many families across California, this news feels confusing, frightening, and deeply personal....
$100K H-1B Application Fee and New Restrictions: What It Means for You For decades, the H-1B visa program has allowed skilled workers from around the world to build careers in the United States. But in September 2025, that pathway became much more expensive and...
Understanding Spousal Support in California Divorce changes everything, from your home and daily routine to the financial future you once planned together. One of the hardest questions people face is how they’ll adjust financially after the separation. That’s where...
Is Settlement in Workers’ Comp Determined by an FCE? When you’re hurt at work, the whole process of workers’ compensation can feel like a maze. Somewhere along the way, your doctor or insurance company may bring up something called an FCE, a Functional Capacity...
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) Protects Injured Railroad Workers For most employees, workers’ compensation is the system that covers job-related injuries. But railroad workers are different. They’re covered under a special law called the Federal...
Can I Quit My Job While on Workers’ Comp? You might be asking yourself this question right now: Can I quit my job while I’m still on workers’ comp? In California, the short answer is yes, but the long answer is more complicated. While you’re recovering,...
Seguro de Responsabilidad del Empleador vs. Compensación de Trabajadores Desde la perspectiva del empleador, proteger un negocio y a sus trabajadores requiere más que solo seguir las reglas de seguridad. También implica contar con el seguro adecuado. Ahí es donde...
¿Cuánto Tiempo Toman los Acuerdos de Compensación de Trabajadores en California? Presentar una reclamación es solo el primer paso. El verdadero trabajo empieza cuando luchamos por un acuerdo justo. Entonces, ¿cuánto tiempo puede tardar en resolverse un acuerdo de...
Is Lump Sum Workers’ Comp Settlement Taxable? In most cases, the answer is no. A lump sum workers’ compensation settlement is not taxable under federal or California law. That means you usually don’t have to worry about the IRS or the state taking a portion of...
Can You Get Vacation Pay While on Workers’ Comp? When you’re hurt on the job, workers’ compensation is meant to cover medical bills and replace part of your lost wages. But it usually doesn’t replace your full paycheck. This is why some injured employees ask:...
How Long Do Workers' Comp Settlements Take in California? Filing a claim is just the beginning. The real work begins as we push toward a fair settlement. So, how long until you reach a workers’ comp settlement? In California, it might take a few months, or it could...