Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive issue that affects many individuals across various industries. It’s like a shadow that lurks in the corners of our professional environments, impacting the mental and emotional well-being of employees. Understanding the varieties and impact of sexual harassment in the workplace is crucial for creating a safer, more respectful work environment. Let’s delve…
If you’ve been injured on the job in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, including compensation for lost wages due to the injury. This blog post provides an overview of how lost wage benefits work in Pennsylvania, with a focus on how these benefits are calculated and the importance of maximizing your compensation. Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation System…
Suffering an on-the-job injury or illness can be devastating physically, emotionally, and financially. Workers’ compensation provides medical and wage benefits to employees injured at work. But does it cover part-time and temporary workers? Here we examine eligibility in Pennsylvania. Workers’ comp in PA pays for medical treatment and partially replaces lost wages when an employee gets hurt while working. Key questions arise…
There’s a tangible disappointment that one feels when, after an interview, the awaited job offer never comes. Sometimes, it’s due to a misfit in skills or experience, and at other times, the reason may be more personal. For individuals in Erie with a criminal history, the latter reason often poses an overwhelming challenge. With this in mind, let’s explore the…
Being involved in a car accident is an incredibly stressful and overwhelming experience, but it is imperative that you take certain steps in the immediate aftermath to protect your legal rights to compensation should you decide to move forward with a personal injury lawsuit. One crucial step you should not neglect to take is to photograph the scene of the…
What Is Whiplash? Whiplash is one of the most common injuries sustained by car accident victims. It occurs when the head suddenly snaps forward and back and, depending on the force of this abrupt movement, the damage done to the delicate tendons and ligaments can be incredibly painful, producing a wide range of symptoms. Despite the potential severity of this…
In order to be covered by workers’ compensation, the injury or illness must occur in connection with job-related duties. While most people often think injuries caused by sudden accidents are only covered, equally common claims are for injuries caused by repeated physical motions—such as carpel tunnel due to typing on the computer all day—and physical conditions that are aggravated by…
Road rage and aggressive driving incidents have been gradually increasing over the last several years. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, approximately 80% of motorists are guilty of some form of road rage or aggressive driving. Road rage occurs when a driver intentionally and knowingly threatens another motorist with their vehicle. Aggressive driving often occurs when a driver…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fatal car crashes are one of the major causes of death among teenagers in the country. In fact, an average of 6 teens die from a car accident every day. Why are they at a greater risk for motor vehicle crashes than any other age group? There are several reasons…
Employers have an obligation to their employees to maintain a safe workplace that helps prevent injuries and improves productivity as well as morale. This includes keeping floors and surfaces clean, removing dust, and organizing clutter, among other housekeeping details. Such maintenance is not only good for the employee, but beneficial to the employer, as it allows first-time visitors to develop…