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Two workers, including a temp worker, killed at Amazon facilities

Amazon, the Internet retailer known for bringing Americans goods as varied as books, lawn care supplies and infant accessories, is under scrutiny following two deaths at fulfillment centers, including one in Pennsylvania. One of the deaths raises questions about temporary worker safety in the U.S. The most recent death happened in Carlisle, Pa., on June… Read more

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Don’t Be Afraid to Speak Up: The Law is on Your Side

You wouldn’t want to work in conditions that could injure, sicken or kill you. That’s why the law has put in place protections to ensure your safety. Importantly, the law also protects your right to report such hazards-without losing your job or being punished for speaking up. It’s all part of the Occupational Safety and… Read more

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Martin Law – The most workers’ comp certified attorneys in Pennsylvania.

In March 2014, three more Martin Law partners took the Workers’ Compensation Certification exam held for the second time by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. We are proud to announce that all three, John Dogum, Amit Shah and Joseph Conlan, have been certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania… Read more

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How are my workers’ compensation benefits calculated?

“How do you calculate workers compensation?” If you have been injured at work, you are generally eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, including a weekly benefit to replace wages. Under Pennsylvania law, you are entitled to about two-thirds of your weekly wage, up to a maximum amount. The actual amount that you are owed is based… Read more

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Has safety improved after last year’s Philadelphia building collapse?

A year ago this month, a building under demolition in Center City collapsed and crashed onto the Salvation Army Thrift Store next door. Six people died and 14 were injured in the collapse. Afterward, the mayor announced a series of measures designed to prevent a similar building collapse from happening again. But some say the… Read more

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National Stand Down for Safety Week

June 2-6 has been designated national “Stand Down” for safety in construction week by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). And with today being the anniversary of the tragic Philadelphia Market Street building collapse, there is no better time to consider safety precautions that will protect workers and make job sites safer in any… Read more

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Heat is a preventable threat to outdoor workers

Temperatures are rising in Pennsylvania. The average high temperature in Philadelphia in June is typically in the 80s and will only go up in July and August. For outdoor workers, hot weather is a real threat. Heat related illnesses are also preventable. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says there were 4,120 heat-related worker illnesses… Read more

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5/28/14 – Martin Attorneys to Teach at PA workers’ Comp Conference

May 28, 2014 (Philadelphia, PA) Martin Law partners Joseph C. Huttemann and Alfred J. Carlson will present educational sessions at the 13th Annual Workers’ Compensation Conference on June 2-3 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. The event is hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. The conference features… Read more

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Does the Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund protect injured workers?

Employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to provide wage replacement and medical coverage when workers are injured on the job, but employers do not always follow the law. Without workers’ compensation benefits, injured employees may not have options for financial support and medical care while they recover. The Pennsylvania Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund… Read more

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Prosecutor: State should act on employee misclassification

In February 2011, Pennsylvania lawmakers enacted new protections for construction workers. Act 72 defines when a construction worker can be considered an independent contractor. The law was enacted as a way to deal with employee misclassification in the construction industry. Three years later, a district attorney says the law has not been used effectively. As… Read more