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People are working from home now more than ever. This exploding phenomenon has allowed companies to remain functional even during global crises. Most employees welcome this trend and want it to continue. Like working in an office, though, there is still a chance of...
Lorino v. WCAB (Commonwealth of PA), No. 8 EAP 2021 (Decided 12/22/2021) On December 22, 2021, the Supreme Court of PA issued a decision that will enable many injured workers to obtain counsel to protect their rights – at the insurance company’s cost. Of note, Mark R....
Raymour & Flanigan v. WCAB (Obeid), August 2021 In the “Old Days” (way back in the 1990s) there were two types of Notices an employer or insurance company could issue after a work injury: a Notice of Compensation Payable, or a Notice of Compensation Denial. An...
Berkebile Towing v. WCAB (Harr & UEGF), May 2021 Workers’ compensation benefits are available to any employee injured in the course of their job. Some businesses try to avoid the cost of workers compensation insurance, taxes and other “employee” related costs...
Peters v. WCAB (Cintas Corp), Decided 11/17/21 On November 17, 2021, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania addressed two issues never before decided by the highest Court of the Commonwealth; Is there a different burden of proof for traveling employees to establish they...
Telecommuting has become the new normal for many workers. If you now work remotely from home, you may believe that workers' compensation no longer covers you. This is not the case. An injury that occurs during the ordinary course of your work may qualify for workers'...
Working in health care has inherent risks, and if your job duties include moving patients, one of the biggest risks you face is that of experiencing a lifting-related injury. Research shows that lifting-related injuries are becoming increasingly problematic for those...
Many people telecommute these days and you may be among those who work from home. What if you sustain a wrist injury during your working day? As a remote employee, are you eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits? About your injury As a remote employee, you...
Workers who do not possess proper documents of citizenship or the right to work in the United States are referred to as undocumented workers (or ‘illegal aliens’). These workers still have a right to workers compensation benefits if they get hurt at work. Reinforced...
If you have the skill and the right equipment, you can make a lucrative living working as a painter. Still, whether you work on commercial or residential jobs, painting can take a toll on your body. Eventually, you are likely to contend with back, shoulder and joint...