Tag: selfcare
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Today Is Your Last Day of Work
A story about FMLA, disability benefits and when to stop working.
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Midas, a Karōshi Victim
Why do sick people work until they are demoted or fired? Why don’t they take a break? Some even overwork until they die. The Japanese call it 過労死 or karōshi, meaning overwork-death. Midas wasn’t just a rich and powerful king. He was also just like us—an everyday worker. Everything he touched turned into gold. He…
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Three Terrible Myths About CA State Disability
TIP: The premium for CA SDI is deducted from the worker’s paycheck. You can check your pay stub and look for CA SDI. If you find it as an deduction item, then you pay into California State Disability Insurance.
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A New Perspective On the Benefits of Medical Leave
This post explains the benefits of taking a medical leave. Some of them may surprise you. It also shows you how to protect your job and income during your leave.
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How to Take A Short Disability Break in 8 Steps
State Disability Insurance. If you work in California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island or Puerto Rico, you probably have State Disability benefits. State Disability is a mandatory short term disability insurance program.
Andy Chu, Esq. 