During 2013, there were 110,300 cases of work-related injuries or illnesses across Pennsylvania. Construction workers suffered nearly 8,000 of those accidents, including strains and sprains. For most workers, construction injuries were more likely to impact their upper bodies versus any other area. The average age of injured workers was nearly 42, which can mean, in […]
Many people are worried about what will happen if they are suddenly not well enough to work. While there are many questions out there concerning disability benefits, one of the most confusing areas is how to earn the actual benefits, which are measured in terms of Social Security “credits.” While there is an intricate system […]
Many studies and surveys have confirmed that work-related pressures are the leading source of stress for the American population, and they are on the rise. At least one-fourth of all employees view their jobs as the primary stressor in their lives, and issues at work are more strongly associated with health complaints even more so […]
The purpose of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act is to provide protection for people who have been injured in association with their employment. The law governs insurance requirements for employers, who must cover you as soon as you begin employment, and prohibits any employer from harassing or firing you in retaliation for filing a claim. […]
With another snowstorm plaguing the Northeast area, parents and employees are faced with the choice of whether to try to commute to work, or stay home. While most companies want to keep their employees safe, it is a fine line between worker safety and necessity for some companies. Managers are then faced, for example, with […]
