Bethany K. Laurence
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Eligibility for California State Disability Insurance (SDI)
You have to meet a few tests to qualify for California's short-term disability program.
What Happens When an Employee Goes on Long-Term Disability?
Is your job protected while you’re out on disability? And if you’re terminated, can you still claim long-term disability benefits?
Are Social Security Dependents Benefits Available for Stepchildren?
Social Security benefits are available for most unmarried dependent stepchildren who are under the age of 18 or have a disability.
Short-Term Disability, Paid Family Leave, and Pregnancy Leave Laws
Family leave laws (also known as maternity or paternity leave laws) allow employees to take time off from work to care for a new child.
Average Wait Time for a Social Security Disability Hearing in 2026
See how long SSDI and SSI applicants are waiting for an ALJ hearing in 2026, how wait times differ by location, and what steps you can take to get a faster hearing date.
What Are My Chances of Winning a Social Security Disability Appeal?
There's really no way to know what your chances will be when you file an appeal, but your chances will generally improve.
How Long Does a Social Security Disability Appeal Take?
Here's a timeline for how long a disability appeal with the Social Security administration might take.
How Is Social Security Disability Back Pay Taxed?
The IRS has implemented a fair system for taxing Social Security disability back payments that come in a lump sum.
Washington State Maternity and Parental Leave Laws
If you work in Washington State and need time off work for pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting, you have the right to take paid leave.
I Don’t Have Insurance or Medication. Can I Still Get Disability?
People who can't work often can't pay for medicines or doctors.