Injured Workers Actions . If there is an injury, a worker can get some help through the Workers' Compensation administrative system. This no fault system provides limited temporary and permanent disability payments, a small amount for vocational rehabilitation, and medical care. There are federal laws, state laws, local ordinances . Federal law takes precedence in all situations.
State law takes precedence over local ordinances.
There are laws that cover many subject matters that may be of concern to injured workers. It allows States also to protect workers if the state program is as effective as the federal program. Almost all work places in California are governed by the Division. Also in California the Department of Pesticide Regulation protects workers in agriculture. Federal laws protect the environment through federal agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency.