Pennsylvania's workers' compensation system is relatively thorough and helps to protect workers from the financial consequences of injuries or illnesses they acquire because of their employment. Jobs of any kind can pose risks to workers. In some cases, workers can...
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How can I appeal a denied workers’ compensation claim?
Becoming injured is expensive. In addition to the pain and suffering you have to endure, you may also find yourself needing to pay substantial medical bills and losing wages while you are forced to stay at home to recover. If you were injured at work, you should be...
What are 3 of the most common workplace injuries?
When asked to name dangerous professions to work in, it's common for individuals to mention roles such as factory workers, tree cutters or underwater welders. While these jobs definitely carry with them significant danger, workers in more traditional occupations risk...
How your worker status affects injury compensation benefits
When it comes to worker benefits, not all workers are created equal. Your designation—either as an employee or an independent contractor—determines the benefits you’re entitled to. A contractor is typically exempt from workers’...
OSHA bulletins address temp worker safety
Those in Pennsylvania who work with, or are, temporary workers should be aware of two bulletins put out by OSHA as part of its Temporary Worker Initiative. These bulletins focus on how host employers and staffing agencies are to protect temp workers from excessive...
