Workers’ comp benefits can very important for employees, especially when they work in dangerous industries. But it’s also true that workers can get injured in office buildings, stores, restaurants, hospitals and in any other occupational situations that you can...
Over the past several years, millions of Americans started working from home – or at coffee shops – on either a full-time or a part-time basis. Remote work has its perks, to be sure. However, there are some aspects of remote work that are more complex than onsite work...
Working as a professional driver is a very demanding career. Those with a commercial driver's license (CDL) may spend far more than the standard eight-hour workday at the wheel. They also typically have to perform several secondary job responsibilities other than...
A long-term or terminal condition can be emotionally and financially draining. If your condition meets the Social Security Administration’s criteria for a disability, you may be eligible for SSD benefits. However, it is not uncommon for a seemingly valid disability...
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial for workers in the construction industry. Sites always have hazardous substances, including chemicals, sharp objects, electricity and flying objects. Thus, workers should wear them all the time to avoid injuries. However,...
Anytime a worker develops a medical condition caused by their job, they may be able to apply for workers' compensation benefits. Employers typically provide coverage for everyone, including part-time workers and new hires, that will cover their medical costs if they...
The Social Security Act (SSA) includes provisions for younger Americans who cannot work for various reasons. Suppose you sustain debilitating injuries that result in a permanent disability. In that case, you may wonder if you qualify for Social Security benefits. If...
There are multiple workers' compensation laws in Pennsylvania that protect employed individuals. Every company generally needs to carry workers' compensation coverage, and any worker injured on the job or diagnosed with a job-acquired medical condition can possibly...
Many Pennsylvanians work in occupations where an accident or equipment malfunction can lead to permanent disfigurement. If that happened to you, you would expect to receive workers’ compensation benefits, right? The way the Workers’ Compensation Act is currently...
Unfortunately, not all employees injured while working bother to report the incident or seek workers’ compensation benefits. Many do not file a claim simply because they believe the many untruths about the program. For example, some don’t seek benefits because they...