Sachi Clements

Attorney · University of San Francisco School of Law

Sachi Clements has served as a legal editor at Nolo, specializing in employment law and workers’ compensation law. Before joining Nolo, Sachi practiced law for several years in San Francisco, first representing injured plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits, then advising businesses on employment and corporate matters. Sachi received her law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude.


Articles by Sachi Clements

Seeking Medical Treatment for a Work-Related Injury
Find out when, where, and how to get medical treatment in your workers’ comp case.
Workers' Comp for Permanent Scarring or Disfigurement
If you have noticeable or painful scarring as a result of a workplace injury, you might wonder whether workers' comp benefits will cover this. Here's what you need to know.
Collecting Unemployment Benefits in Colorado
In Colorado -- as in every other state -- employees who are temporarily out of work through no fault of their own may qualify for unemployment benefits.
Collecting Unemployment Benefits in Washington
In Washington -- as in every other state -- employees who are temporarily out of work through no fault of their own may qualify for unemployment benefits. The eligibility rules, prior earnings requirements, benefit amounts, and other details vary from state to state. Here are the basic rules for collecting
Collecting Unemployment Benefits in Tennessee
In Tennessee -- as in every other state -- employees who are temporarily out of work through no fault of their own may qualify for unemployment benefits.
Collecting Unemployment Benefits in New Mexico
Are you recently out of a job? If so, you may be eligible to receive unemployment benefits. Unemployment benefits are available to workers who are laid off, quit for qualifying reasons, or are fired for some reason other than misconduct. Although the general structure of unemployment compensation is
California Vacation Pay and PTO Laws: What Employees Should Know
Employers must follow certain rules when providing vacation or paid time off in California.
Off-Duty Marijuana Use: Can I Be Fired for Smoking Pot Legally?
Your employer might have the right to fire you for legal marijuana use.
Collecting Unemployment Benefits in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania -- as in every other state -- employees who are temporarily out of work through no fault of their own may qualify for unemployment benefits.
Collecting Unemployment Benefits in North Carolina
In North Carolina -- as in every other state -- employees who are temporarily out of work through no fault of their own may qualify for unemployment benefits. The eligibility rules, prior earnings requirements, benefit amounts, and other details vary from state to state. Here are the basic rules for