Whether you teach teenagers, adults or young children, there are various risk factors you need to keep an eye out for while performing your job duties. Many people think of teaching as a relatively safe occupation, but teachers become hurt in work-related accidents in...
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Essential questions about Pennsylvania workers’ compensation
Pennsylvania requires that most employers carry workers’ compensation insurance. After an injury on the job, this coverage helps to cover your medical expenses and lost wages so you can recover. Like many other employees, you likely have questions about your rights...
As a remote employee, do you qualify for workers’ compensation?
The number of employees working from home in the US continues to rise, and you may be a member of this group. If you sustain an injury while completing tasks for the benefit of your employer, do you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits? Workers’ compensation...
How your employer can create a safety culture at work
Staying safe at work in Pennsylvania is not an objective you can achieve alone. Your employer also upholds the responsibility of creating a safe and functional environment where you can perform your work with ease. When you know some of the ways that your employer can...
How to appeal a workers’ compensation denial
If you receive an injury while on the job, you are typically eligible for workers' compensation benefits. These help to cover medical costs and loss of pay due to missed work. However, the employer or insurer may deny the claim, and there are various reasons why that...
Does returning to work mean your SSD benefits end?
Knowing that you cannot work for the foreseeable future may cause uncertainty. Social security disability benefits can provide a great deal of relief when you experience an unexpected injury at work in Pennsylvania. When you reach a point in your recovery where you...
Do robots increase workplace injuries?
Companies have long touted the safety benefits of using robots in the workplace. However, some data suggest that the use of robots may lead to an increase in workplace injuries. Do robots increase workplace injuries? Safety benefits of robots Robots can improve worker...
May respiratory illnesses qualify for disability benefits?
Debilitating respiratory illnesses that prevent you from working may qualify you to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. The Social Security Administration’s website notes that qualifying respiratory illnesses may include emphysema, chronic...
How can surgeons repair your rotator cuff?
Many rotator cuff injuries occur due to work-related incidents. Your rotator cuff may suffer a tear from an acute injury or it may tear because of repetitive motion. According to Mayo Clinic, doctors diagnose rotator cuff injuries by pressing on different areas of the...
What are the work requirements for SSD?
While most people know about the disability requirement for Social Security Disability benefits, they may not be aware of the work requirement. SSD is a work-based benefit, meaning it is not available to those who do not work or who have not worked enough. The SSA...
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