workers comp and job protection

    Does Workers’ Comp Protect My Job Position and Benefits?

    Updated on 08/29/2024 If you are injured on the job and must take time off to recover, the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Disease Act ensures that you receive compensation for your lost time and medical expenses, but it does not protect your job. If you feel that your employment was wrongfully terminated due to […]

    Continue Reading
    can I be fired for claiming workers comp

    Can my employer offer me a different job after a work injury?

    Yes,  even though your employer has no legal obligation under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Act to find you work or offer a job after a work injury, your employer’s insurance company often encourages your employer to offer you a job. This is so that the insurance carrier can stop or lower your workers’ comp checks.  […]

    Continue Reading
    Back to Top