May 2022 Articles
Injured Construction Workers, Don’t Get Taken Advantage Of by Your Employer
Construction workers get hurt doing real work. When that happens, the first concern is medical care and keeping income coming in. Unfortunately, some employers try to avoid responsibility by calling injured workers “independent contractors” after an accident. In Pennsylvania, that label does not control your rights. The law looks at...
Continue ReadingCan an Independent Contractor receive workers’ compensation benefits?
Most lawyers will simply say ‘no’, based on the terms of the Workers’ Compensation Act. Only EMPLOYEES injured in the course of their work are entitled to benefits. At Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias, & Rio, we take the extra time necessary to fully investigate the circumstances of your employment to determine...
Continue ReadingWhat should I tell a potential new employer, and what can they find out about my workers’ compensation claim?
When seeking a new job after your work injury has resolved, or your case has been settled, there is a difference between what is legally required to be disclosed to a new employer vs. what is “strategic.” What you must, should or may reveal varies with any given employer. There...
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