Workers' compensation benefits, in Pennsylvania or any other state, are intended to help injured workers who are able to do return to work. This post will provide an overview of return-to-work (RTW) programs in Pennsylvania. It should first be noted, however, that...
Construction sites tend to be busy, noisy and dangerous. Falls and other injuries are frequent occurrences and workers' compensation claims are often necessary. This is true not only in Pennsylvania, but in other states as well. But it is still important for employers...
Many people have jobs that might be considered fairly dangerous or involve some level of risk of injury. Although people sometimes have dangerous jobs, employers have a responsibility to make sure a person is safe and provided with all necessary equipment to reduce...
Exposure to mold carries significant health threats. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, workers who are exposed to large quantities of mold in work settings can suffer severe reactions can include fevers. People with compromised immune...
The delivery of healthcare services in America is often quite complicated. Even for people with insurance, choosing a doctor can be affected by whether a given provider is within your insurance network. Similar factors are involved in Pennsylvania workers'...
When it comes to workplace injuries, it's well known what the usual suspects are. This knowledge isn't merely anecdotal. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has an information system that supplies a list of the ten most frequently cited violations...
Breast cancer in women is one of the most high profile cancers in the country. The breast cancer research stamp is only one of many awareness-raising efforts aimed at getting the word out about the need to devote resources for fighting the disease. But ignorance about...
In our March 6 post, we wrote about safety violations at a Pennsylvania factory that produced Hershey's chocolates. This week, there was another development in that story. Yesterday the U.S. Labor Department announced an agreement with the company that operated the...
There is broad agreement in American society that recycling is important. Indeed, it is becoming more important by the day, as part of the quest to reduce our environmental footprint. As part of this quest, policy makers talk frequently of creating "green jobs." But...
There is plenty of change in American life. The technological revolution continues to unfold, profoundly changing many jobs. Plus, global competition is increasingly a major challenge. As a result, sometimes it seems like businesses are constantly restructuring. Amid...