Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

What is the difference between workers' compensation and SDI?

What is the difference between workers' compensation and SDI?


Asked on 8/08/97, 2:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Bahman Eslamboly Eslamboly & Barlavi

The difference between workers' compensation and SDI

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.

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Answered on 8/08/97, 2:08 am


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