As old man winter makes his chilly home here in the northeast bringing snow and freezing temperatures, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds motorists and especially tractor trailer drivers of a winter-related state law. In 2006 the Pennsylvania Snow/Ice Removal Law went into effect, which states that motorists will…
A federal jury awarded more than $1.9 million in pay and $3.5 million in compensation for emotional stress to two scientists who said they were let go from their jobs at a Pennsylvania chemical producer because of their age. The men were 2 of 29 employees, all over the age…
We recently read a story on the StClairRecord.com about an Illinois man who claims his former employer fired him after he filed for workers’ compensation benefits. The man, who had worked at his place of employment for 10 years, filed an Illinois workers’ compensation claim after being injured on the…
The O’Connor family got a little more for Christmas than they expected when a hibernating possum popped its head out of their Christmas tree. In 2005, the O’Connor family brought their Christmas tree home and fully decorated it, only to find the sneaky critter nestled in the tree’s branches on…
This week the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled over 50 million Roman shades and roll-up blinds – one of the five largest recalls in the commission’s history. The recall was prompted by reports of 5 deaths and 16 near strangulations of young children since 2006. The cords on…
Millions of Americans will take to the roads and the air as they travel across the country for the holidays. Whether you’re journeying “over the river and through the woods” or just around the block, there are some simple tips to keep you and your family safe. For Highway Travel…
In November, the Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board overturned a ruling by a workers’ compensation judge to allow the Workers’ Compensation Act to apply to employees who are injured when they are transported by their employer from their place of business to the work site. The Appeals Board heard the…
We posted a blog earlier this week about choosing safe toys for Christmas. Now we’d like to make you aware of three recalls that were announced this week for children’s products. Amby Baby Motion Beds/Hammocks On Dec. 8, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Amby Baby USA announced…
Employees of seven of Philadelphia’s largest health systems are suing their employers, claiming they were not compensated for working through unpaid lunch breaks. The seven health systems include the University of Pennsylvania Health System, the Jefferson Health System, Temple University Health System, Mercy Health System, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Abington…
Although Black Friday is now behind us, there is still a little more than two weeks of Christmas shopping time left. You may find yourself needing to fill the wishes of a little one, whether you’re buying for your own children, grandchildren, or family friends. When choosing a toy for…