To cut back on costs, many businesses in Pennsylvania are thinking about laying off a portion of their staff. This might help them eliminate some payroll costs, but it can also have a dangerous effect on the rest of the employees. As the company shrinks, the remaining...
What are some common hazards in the workplace?
Is any job in Schuykill County 100% safe? Sadly, the answer is no. While it is easy to see why some professions such as construction work, factory work and mining are dangerous, office workers, health care workers, servers or hair stylists can just as easily be...
Do Pennsylvania work zones lead to crashes?
There are certain jobs in Pennsylvania that place workers at risk of injuries. That includes many jobs common to the area such as miners, steel workers, law enforcement and construction employees. The circumstances can place these employees at risk and state...
Starting a dangerous job? Here’s what to know.
The workforce in Pottsville and surrounding areas include very important industries – mining, manufacturing, steel processing, product distribution, and many more. These establishments provide critical job opportunities to the community. However, they also pose...
Who is exempt from workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania?
Most employers in Pennsylvania are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance to provide benefits to workers who are injured while on-the-job. However, not all employers are required to obtain workers’ compensation insurance. Which employers are required to...
Robots cause increased injuries at Amazon warehouses
Shopping from home has exploded this year with increased activity at Amazon warehouses or fulfillment centers. A recent report claimed that Amazon has a growing problem with injuries at its warehouses which, according to the report, has been downplayed. This...
Understanding different types of repetitive stress injuries
Repetitive stress injuries can be painful and difficult to live with and can make it challenging for sufferers to work or perform daily activities. Workers’ compensation protections may be able to help injured workers who are suffering from repetitive stress injuries....
Working with large equipment could cause serious injury or death
Construction workers here in Pennsylvania and elsewhere know their job is a risky one. Every day they go to work, they face certain dangers that could cause them serous injury or death. One of those risks is working with large equipment, such as the vehicles used in...
Workers’ Compensation in a Work-At-Home World
There was a time when the opportunity to work at home was once considered a luxury afforded to a small portion of the workforce. A vast number of employers embraced the ideology that staff members had to be physically present to ensure that they were working. Whether...
Are All Injuries Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to help employees recover their lost wages when they are injured while at work. However, the guidelines for these benefits can be confusing and complicated. You may not know what types of injuries are covered by your...
