If you’ve been injured at work in Pennsylvania or lost your job due to workplace circumstances, you may be wondering: Can I collect both unemployment benefits and workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania? The short answer is: it depends on your situation. While both...
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Understanding Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities in Pennsylvania
Employees with disabilities in Pennsylvania have legal protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA). Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to allow qualified employees to perform...
What to Do If Your Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied
Being injured at work is stressful enough, but when your Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claim is denied, it can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, Pennsylvania law provides options for employees to appeal denied workers’ comp claims and pursue the benefits they are...
Mental Health Claims in Workers’ Compensation: What Pennsylvania Employees Need to Know
Workplace injuries are not always physical. In Pennsylvania, employees may suffer serious mental health conditions as a result of their job, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and work-induced stress. While mental health claims in...
Third-Party Liability in Workplace Injuries: When Workers’ Compensation Isn’t the Only Option in Pennsylvania
Most Pennsylvania employees know that workers’ compensation provides benefits after a workplace injury. What many do not realize, however, is that workers’ compensation is not always the only legal remedy available. In certain situations, injured employees may have...
Non-Compete Agreements in Pennsylvania: Enforcement and Employee Rights
Non-compete agreements are common in many industries, but they are also one of the most misunderstood areas of employment law. In Pennsylvania, non-compete agreements are enforceable only under specific conditions, and both employers and employees have clearly defined...
Social Media Conduct and Employment Law in Pennsylvania: What Employees Need to Know
Social media is part of everyday life, but what you post online can sometimes affect your job. In Pennsylvania, employee social media conduct sits at the intersection of personal expression and employment law. Understanding your rights, and the limits of employer...
What to Expect at an Independent Medical Examination (IME)
If you’re involved in a workers’ compensation claim, you may be scheduled for an Independent Medical Examination (IME). Many injured workers feel anxious when they receive this notice, and for good reason. IMEs can significantly impact your benefits, work...
Can You Be Fired While on Workers’ Compensation? What Injured Workers Need to Know
If you’ve been injured at work and are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, one of the biggest questions you may have is: “Can my employer fire me while I’m on workers’ comp?” The answer can be complicated, and it’s one of the most misunderstood areas of workers’...
Understanding Wage Loss Benefits in Workers’ Compensation
If you’ve been injured on the job, it’s important to understand the different types of disability (a.k.a. wage loss) benefits available under workers’ compensation. Knowing the difference between temporary total and temporary partial disability benefits can help you...