Every fall and winter, the common flu strain hits households and businesses, impacting five to 20 percent of Americans. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the flu causes the average employee to miss an average of three days of work a year. When employees come to work with the flu or get the virus… Read more
OSHA’s workplace inspections are designed to reduce the likelihood of on-the-job injuries. However, since OSHA’s instatement, critics have made claims that their inspections are bad for business, leading to profit loss and potential layoffs. In spite of these charges, the latest research seems to suggest that OSHA inspections can co-exist quite peacefully with business interests…. Read more
Martin Law has once again been named one of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2011 Best Places to Work. This list includes approximately fifty companies in the Delaware Valley Region, ranging from small businesses to large corporations. This is Martin Law’s second year named on the Best Places to Work list, which we could not have… Read more
When someone is injured on the job, that person may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, provided certain requirements are in place. Many workplace injuries can be very easily connected with regular job functions, which can help workers show that they were injured while they were working. However, there are instances where employers may contest… Read more
New trends change the way that we work. New machines make mass production quicker and easier. New formulas may make existing products better or stronger. Additions to the workforce can help companies manufacture more goods or provide more services to their customers. As technology advances, our workplaces must also change. These changes can lead to… Read more
When someone is injured on-the-job, there may be a lot of confusion about what is going to happen next. While the injured worker will receive treatment for his or her injuries, the workplace may have some specific requirements in place that must be followed when an injury occurs. Additionally, if the employee will be filing… Read more
An on-the-job injury can take many different forms. Some of these injuries may result in time away from work, with workers’ compensation benefits being provided to the injured worker. Other injuries may be more serious, resulting in life-long disabilities. Occasionally, these employees are unable to return to their past positions, and might take on other… Read more
A workplace injury can happen at any time, and often, it catches workers by surprise. When those workers are under the weather, it can be difficult for them to have the necessary focus to complete their daily tasks. Many of these illnesses, like a cold of the flu, generally only require someone to be out… Read more
When people consider jobs that have a lot of heavy lifting, the might think of those who work in retail, manufacturing or shipping. The healthcare industry may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, many individuals that have health problems are obese, which can place an additional burden on those treating the… Read more
While it is true that certain occupations carry increased risk, a workplace injury can happen at any time. Even the safest workers can suffer injuries while performing their daily activities. When these injuries occur, workers often have many questions about the workers’ compensation process in Pennsylvania. One of the most frequently asked questions concerns who… Read more
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