Restaurants present a number of risks to workers, whether they work in the kitchen or in the front of the house. Workplace injuries can result in missed days of work and medical bills. There are certain injuries that are more common in restaurants, and many of them...
Doctors perform more than 230,000 surgical procedures each year for those diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Almost one in four CTS patients cannot return to their former jobs. Can someone with job-related CTS file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits?...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program that offers funding for disabilities that make it difficult to hold gainful employment. In order to be eligible for benefits, applicants must meet certain criteria. This entails an SSDI application process,...
When people think of on-the-job injuries, most think of construction, manufacturing and public safety workers as the most at-risk for sustaining an injury. These sectors certainly have their fair share of risks, including from falls, exposure to chemicals and even...
Qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits is not the easiest thing to do. The Social Security Administration has very strict rules and guidelines to be able to receive these benefits. Part of the requirements is proving you have a qualifying medical...
There is a common misunderstanding that a person can get Social Security Disability benefits for alcoholism. This is completely false. In fact, the Social Security Administration explains if you are an alcoholic, your claim will go through a process to validate...
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...
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...
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...
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...
