Yes—part-time and seasonal workers are covered under California workers’ compensation law. It doesn’t matter if you only work a few hours a week or were hired temporarily during a busy season. If you’re classified as an employee (not an independent contractor), you’re entitled to the same workers’ comp protections as full-time staff.

This means if you suffer a work-related injury or illness, you can file for:

• Medical treatment
• Temporary disability benefits
• Permanent disability benefits (if applicable)
• Job retraining assistance, in some cases

Employers sometimes mistakenly—or intentionally—misclassify seasonal workers to avoid coverage. If that’s happening to you, or if your claim was denied based on your job status, don’t give up—reach out to us so we can help set the record straight.

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