The employer-employee relationship carries with it responsibilities for both parties. On one side, employees should execute their job duties fully and follow all safety protocols. Employers should, at a minimum, ensure that their employees can conduct their jobs in...

Many people who get hurt on the job only require a few days or a couple of weeks to get back on their feet and back to work. In fact, many workers who need workers' compensation benefits after a workplace injury are often eager to get back on the job, as convalescence...

Pennsylvania lawmakers created our workers’ compensation system mostly to cover medical bills and lost wages from a work-related injury or illness. Of course, workers always face a variety of risks, and some jobs have long been more dangerous than others. But many of...

When you accept a job, you know that you have the responsibility to perform your duties. At the same time, you should always be able to trust that your employer has some responsibilities to you and that you will receive certain protections. The right to receive...

Most people think of the dangers of heat concerning summer heatwaves. If you work in certain industries, however, you may be well aware that heat can be hazardous no matter what season it is.  Industry-related risk factors for heat sickness can include lack of...

As a worker in the state of Pennsylvania, you know that the spring season typically brings heavy rain to the area. If you work outdoors, wet weather puts you at risk of both accident and illness. Fortunately, with the right strategy guiding you, it’s possible to...

Construction employers are responsible for ensuring the safety of their employees at each construction site. In addition to providing proper training and equipment, employers should make sure each employee has the training and experience to complete the job safely. It...

A repetitive stress injury can happen to someone who spends the day on an assembly line, has a job in construction as a drywaller or works as a tennis pro, among other kinds of employment.  However, you work in an office and multitask with a computer and a phone,...

You got hurt on the job, and now you can’t make it back to work. But you’ve got pressure coming from all sides, even though you don’t think you’re fully healed. There may be a lot of people that want you to return, but that doesn’t mean it’s in your best interest....