Navigating Employment Laws and Marijuana Cards in Pennsylvania: Impact on Employees Today Welcome to the Stark Law Group, LLC blog! In this post, we will shed light on the intersection of employment laws and marijuana cards in Pennsylvania, discussing how these...
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Does failing a drug test mean someone can’t get workers’ comp?
When people get hurt at work, they are often empowered to apply for workers' compensation benefits. Workers' compensation in Pennsylvania provides wage replacement and medical benefits for eligible employees who have been hurt on the job or diagnosed with a medical...
Are you guaranteed reasonable accommodations?
When you develop a disability that makes it harder for you to do your job, it’s not easy to ask your employer for accommodations. However, it is your right under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Getting your employer to actually give you those...
2 causes of warehouse injuries
Do you work in a warehouse? Then you likely know that warehouses can be dangerous places to work, despite how well-paying they might be. But, you should know that, in a workplace accident, you might be eligible for workers’ compensation. Employees who are eligible for...
Can you be fired without warning?
Being fired without warning is certainly very jarring. It could be as simple as waking up in the morning and discovering that you no longer have access to your company email account. Or, if you work in an office, you could be called in to see your boss and informed...
I’m hurt on my way to work: Am I eligible for workers’ comp?
If you sustain a work-related injury or illness, you may be eligible for financial restitution for the resulting economic and non-economic injuries through Pennsylvania’s Worker’s Compensation Act. And if the injuries or illness in question result in death, your...
Discrimination can occur during the interview process
When thinking about workplace discrimination, we often think of this as harassment and other discriminatory conduct that occurs on the job. While this is one type of discrimination, and it can have an extremely negative impact on the victim, there are other ways that...
Why is it important to set up an estate plan early?
There will always be a reason for you to continue putting off estate planning. You want to buy a house with your fiance or have a few more children. Maybe you aren't married and are not yet a parent, so you don't think estate planning is really necessary for anyone's...
These 4 mistakes can hurt your workers’ compensation claim
Workers' compensation benefits can really come through after a workplace accident, from sorting out your medical expenses to paying a portion of your wages as you recover. However, you first have to get through the claims process to get them. Not everyone is...
Who can file a workers’ compensation claim?
If you are injured or get an illness while working, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in 2021. This is alarming, noting cases in...