Lancaster, Pennsylvania, prides itself on being a welcoming town. People of all backgrounds have made this location their home and also where they work. Usually, individuals get along both in public and in the working environment. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the...
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Your next steps after a workers’ compensation claim denial
Maybe you got hurt during a dramatic equipment failure at an industrial facility, or maybe your doctor diagnosed you with a work-related medical issue, like a herniated disc. You expected claiming workers' compensation to be a simple and straightforward process. You...
What to know when filing a workers’ compensation claim
Even if you have never been injured on the job, you likely know the basics of workers’ compensation benefits. If you are injured, you can receive compensation for missed time at work and injuries you suffer. However, there are other aspects of workers’ compensation...
What causes work-related stress?
Companies tend to be under pressure to deliver high-quality services in efficient times. This burden is shared across the workplace. Unfortunately, there are occasions when one person may be forced to take on more pressure than they can handle. The result of this is...
Can your workers’ compensation claim be denied?
An accident happened at work resulting in your injury. Consequently, you sought treatment and took time off work to heal. At this time, you should be receiving workers’ compensation benefits. And most often, this is exactly what happens. Unfortunately, there are...
Do not mix cleaning compounds
You certainly don’t have to work as a janitor to have cleaning up the workspace be a regular part of your job. For many workers, this is something they have to do at the end of every shift, or they may simply have a set schedule where they all take care of various...
What is sexual harassment really about?
People often assume that sexual harassment is about lust or attraction. One person is attracted to a co-worker, and the way that they express this becomes harassment. A boss makes comments about his female worker's appearance, for instance, or a co-worker repeatedly...
Injury risks workers in the Pennsylvania film industry face
Pennsylvania has become a choice location for the filming and production of films. As the industry continues to grow, more residents have access to well-paying entry-level jobs such as: Production assistants (aka runners) Grips Gaffers You can get into the film...
Workers’ compensation: How much should you expect in lost wages?
When a workplace accident puts you out of work, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. The benefits cover, among other things, a portion of the wages you have missed out on due to your injury or illness. The benefits due vary depending on the state...
You have a right to reasonable accommodation at your workplace
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires an employer with more than 15 employees to provide reasonable accommodation to employees with a temporary or permanent disability. A reasonable accommodation is meant to ensure that disabled employees enjoy similar...
