Silicosis and the STOP Act: A 2026 Guide for Artificial Stone Workers

Silicosis and the STOP Act: A 2026 Guide for Artificial Stone Workers

Overview In 2026, California’s stone fabrication sector was subject to the strictest occupational safety regulations ever. The Silicosis Training, Outreach, and Prevention (STOP) Act, Senate Bill 20, was signed into law on October 13, 2025, and went into full force on January 1, 2026. It forbids dry-cutting techniques, requires fabrication shops to be certified, and … Read More

Logistics Liability: Third-Party Premises Claims for California Delivery Drivers

Logistics Liability: Third-Party Premises Claims for California Delivery Drivers

In California’s gig economy, delivery driving is one of the most common jobs. Platforms like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart send drivers to a constant stream of restaurants, apartment complexes, warehouses, and private homes. During a single shift, you might have to navigate twenty to thirty properties you’ve never been to before, each with its … Read More

The 70% Threshold: The “Second-Chance” Fund Reform of 2026 and SIBTF

The 70% Threshold: The "Second-Chance" Fund Reform of 2026 and SIBTF

What Is the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund? Many injured workers have never heard of the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF), and this lack of knowledge costs them a lot of money that they are legally entitled to. The state runs the SIBTF fund, which gives extra money to workers who had a permanent … Read More

Beyond the Logbook: How SB 553 Violations Are Now Evidence for Stress Claims

Beyond the Logbook: How SB 553 Violations Are Now Evidence for Stress Claims

Why it’s important to keep records of workplace violence now Workplaces in California have become more and more unstable. Patients and their families can be very rude to healthcare workers. Retail workers are verbally abused and threatened with violence. The front desk staff have to deal with threatening behavior that leaves lasting psychological scars. When … Read More

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