A vote of approval by the state House of Representatives could mean an increase in salary for corrections managers for the first time in a number of years. According to an article on the RepublicanHerald.com, Senate Bill 1019 addresses pay differences between corrections managers and lower-ranking officers in the state…
No matter the location or type of job, as workers’ comp attorneys we are always surprised when we read about a hard working employee who is prohibited from receiving benefits after being injured on the job. Such is the case of an Illinois worker who claims he was fired from…
According to an article on Health.com, there are some jobs and job characteristics that could potentially increase your risk for heart disease. Work-related factors that can affect your heart include sitting at a desk for long hours, irregular working hours, as well as exposure to some chemicals or pollution. So…
BusinessManagementDaily.com recently posted an interesting question: do workers’ comp laws apply if an employee is injured while working in his home and using his own equipment? According to the article, this is possible if the employee is injured while acting in the course and scope of his employment. It mentioned…
The phase-out of incandescent light bulbs for more energy-efficient lighting alternatives is taking its toll on Global Tungsten and Powders Corporation (GTP) in Towanda. According to WNEP.com, the Bradford County company will be eliminating 150 jobs this year due to a drop-off in sales of the wiring used in incandescent…
Gov. Tom Corbett signed Senate Bill 1375 into law Thursday, ensuring federally funded Extended Benefits in Pennsylvania will continue to unemployment compensation claimants through March 10. Extended Benefits, additional weeks of unemployment compensation payable to qualified workers when the state’s unemployment rate reaches a certain level, are only payable after…
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Scranton Dunlop Inc., doing business as Sandone Tire, for 19 safety violations, including four repeated, at its Scranton facility. Proposed penalties total more than $58,000. OSHA initiated an inspection as part of its Site-Specific Targeting Program for industries with…
As our economy continues to struggle, we’ve all come to value our jobs, no matter what type of work it is. But with jobs at such a premium, some employers see it as an opportunity to take advantage of their employees. A sad example is offered in an article by…
A warning to those on workers’ comp: be careful of the photos you post to your social network profiles, because they can potentially be used against you. According to an article on ABCNews.com, an appeals court ruled that photos of an injured employee posted on his Facebook and MySpace accounts…
According to a press release from the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance, a 5.7 percent decrease in overall workers’ compensation costs has been approved that could result in $160 million in savings for Pennsylvania employers. “Pennsylvania employers are able to benefit from the outstanding job they are doing to provide safer…