Sachi Clements
Attorney · University of San Francisco School of Law
Workers' Compensation: Do I Need to Accept a Light-Duty Job?
The goal of workers’ compensation is to get employees back to work whenever it’s possible within their work restrictions. Most state workers’ compensation agencies encourage employers to provide light-duty work to injured employees while they are recovering from their injuries. ... READ MORE
What Are the Laws on HIV Testing in Employment?
Discrimination against applicants and employees with HIV or AIDS is illegal. ... READ MORE
Can I Get Workers’ Comp and Unemployment Benefits at the Same Time?
Learn the rules for when you may and may not collect unemployment benefits while you’re receiving or applying for workers’ comp benefits. ... READ MORE
How Long Will It Take For My Workers' Comp Claim to Get Approved or Denied?
If you've suffered a work-related injury or illness, you might be eligible for workers' compensation benefits that cover your medical care and a portion of your lost wages. Here's what you need to know about how long the workers' comp process takes. ... READ MORE
Ten Steps You Should Take to Collect All of Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Learn what to do—and what not to do—if you want to get the benefits you deserve for a work-related injury or illness. ... READ MORE
How to Reopen Your Closed Workers' Compensation Claim
If you’ve settled your workers’ comp claim or received a final award, you might assume that you won’t be able to get more benefits. “Case closed” means it’s all over, right? This may be true in many situations, but there are exceptions. Learn how you may be able to reopen a workers' compensation case. ... READ MORE
Can I File a Workers’ Comp Claim After I’ve Left My Job?
You may be able to collect workers’ compensation benefits for a work-related injury or illness, even if you didn’t file your claim until after you were fired, laid off, or voluntarily quit the job that was responsible for your medical condition. However, you could face extra hurdles to prove that you qualify for benefits. ... READ MORE
Employer Obligations to Military Employees
Employers must provide military employees with time off and other rights under the federal USERRA law. ... READ MORE
Legal Issues to Consider When Disciplining Employees
Avoid legal pitfalls when you discipline employees. ... READ MORE
Reporting a Lawyer for Ethics Violations
Lawyers who don’t live up to their ethical obligations can face discipline from a state board. ... READ MORE