Blog
The company that employs you pays for workers' compensation coverage for you and everyone else that works there. If you get hurt at work or acquire a medical condition related to your job, you can claim benefits. Workers can potentially receive disability benefits if...
When construction workers get hurt at work, they typically have the option to pursue workers’ compensation coverage. Those working as subcontractors or contractors may not have an employer, and in those cases, they will need to seek personal injury claims rather than...
For the average employee, much of their week is spent in the working environment. While no workplace is completely free from stressful situations, it is important that they are free from discrimination, hostility and harassment. Being subjected to bullying behavior...
Employees in Pennsylvania have a right to work in a setting that is free from discrimination. The psychological harm that results from being discriminated against can be devastating. Not only does discrimination impact the person on the receiving end, but it can also...
If you have an accident at work, you might put a brave face on it and battle on. That could be because you feel your employer depends on you. Or it might be because you worry they will fire you if you take time off for an injury. First things first: While your...
The pandemic has substantially changed the world of work in Pennsylvania and throughout America. For example, working remotely has become more commonplace than ever before. At first, it was a sensible way to prevent the spread of illness. Keeping people apart...
There are numerous requirements for an injured worker in Pennsylvania who needs workers' compensation. They have to tell their employer about their diagnosis in a timely manner. There are also specific timelines that apply to benefits claims and employer reporting to...
When you read harassment statistics -- such as counts of workers who have experienced sexual harassment on the job -- you can be sure that the stats themselves are deceptive. They do not paint the true picture. The issue is that many harassment cases are never...
Accidents happen all the time. When you are hurt on the job in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to a workers’ compensation claim. The monetary award from this claim is meant to cover your treatment costs as well as any other financial implication arising from your...
If you get hurt at work, you have the right to file a workers' compensation claim. You should also be able to expect that your employer will support you rather than punish you for getting hurt on the job. Unfortunately, there are businesses that try to punish or...