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...
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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...
Notice of Rights & Duties and Medical Compliance: What Every Injured Worker Must Know
If you’ve been injured at work, you may have received a Notice of Rights and Duties from your employer or their workers’ compensation insurance company. While it might look like just another piece of paperwork, understanding this notice is crucial to protecting your...
Working Through the Holidays? Here’s What You Need to Know
The holiday season often brings long hours, extra shifts, and packed schedules, especially in industries like retail, healthcare, and hospitality. While many people assume that working through the holidays automatically means higher pay or special benefits, the truth...
Ensuring Warehouse Safety: Key OSHA Guidelines You Need to Know
Working in a warehouse can be fast-paced, physically demanding, and full of potential hazards. From heavy boxes to forklifts and slippery floors, it’s important to know how to stay safe on the job. That’s where OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,...
Navigating Workers’ Compensation for Remote Employees
The rise of remote work has transformed the modern workplace, offering flexibility and convenience for employees. However, it has also introduced unique challenges when it comes to workers’ compensation claims. Understanding how remote work affects workplace injury...
Why Is My Workers’ Comp Case Going to “Trial?” What You Need to Know
If your workers’ comp case is going to trial, don’t panic. It doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong, and it definitely doesn’t mean you’re going to lose. In fact, trials are a normal part of the process when there’s a disagreement that can’t be resolved through...
Navigating the Maze: Common Employer Mistakes in Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Cases (and What You Can Do)
Dealing with a workplace injury is stressful enough without added complications. Unfortunately, even with good intentions, employers can sometimes make mistakes that negatively impact an employee's workers' compensation claim in Pennsylvania. At Stark Law Group LLC,...