California offers a paid family leave program that self-employed workers can voluntarily join, yet ...

Last year, more Californians filed claims for paid family leave through a state program than ever before, but for Californians who are self-employed or own their own businesses, it’s a different story ...

Disability can blindside you at any age. A 22-year-old barista with long Covid, a 40-year-old warehouse worker with a wrecked back, a 68-year-old cancer survivor who can’t keep up full-time hours ...

California teachers do not have access to the state’s paid family leave benefits. A new LAUSD board resolution seeks to address the gap and make the district an “employer of choice” for teachers. Past ...

Explore how workers' compensation covers medical costs, lost wages, and more. Learn who funds these benefits, with a focus on ...

After a year marked by insurance companies pulling out of California, state officials say five major insurers are committing to the state. The California Department of Insurance confirmed to CBS ...

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