Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Difference between workers' compensation and SDI - REPLY

SDI pays benefits to injured workers when the injury or illness is NOT related to work. Benefits are paid for a temporary period of time only.

Workers' Compensation, on the other hand, helps injured workers when their injury or illness is work-related. Workers'compensation also pays full medical bills including prescriptions and travel. In addition, workers' compensation pays benefits for permanent disabilities and provides retraining benefits when disabilities prevent a return to your regular work.