by Karl Voigt Is your average weekly wage correct? And why is that important? Workers' compensation claimants receive a weekly wage loss benefit directly based on their preinjury average weekly wage (AWW). Namely, the check you get is based on the check you got before you were injured. Under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act, there are … Continue reading Is Your Average Weekly Wage Correct?
Author: Karl Voigt IV, Esq.
Workers’ Compensation Claimants: Do You Have Help You Don’t Know About?
by Karl Voigt Workers' compensation claimants: do you have help you don't know about? It's possible you may have a little help out there. Your income is generally fixed and it's time to assess and know what resources you have available. If you are receiving workers' compensation benefits, that likely means you're considered disabled. If … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation Claimants: Do You Have Help You Don’t Know About?
Can Your Employer Drop your Health Insurance Benefits While Out On Workers’ Compensation?
By Karl Voigt We are often asked by clients if their employer can drop their Health insurance benefits while they are out on Workers' Compensation. Unfortunately, the short answer is "Probably yes." There is no law in Pennsylvania that requires an employer to pay for health insurance premiums while you are disabled from work due … Continue reading Can Your Employer Drop your Health Insurance Benefits While Out On Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System is nearing
by Karl Voigt As Autumn nears, we will be seeing the implementation of the Bureau of Workers' Compensation's Workers' Compensation Automation and Integration System (WCAIS). Its intent is to modernize through computerization the workers' compensation process throughout Commonwealth offices. It is a Web-based system that will enable electronic communication, online filing, document management and around-the-clock … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System is nearing
Unemployment Compensation and Workers’ Compensation: can I collect both?
by Karl Voigt I am often asked if an injured worker can collect Unemployment Compensation and Workers' Compensation when an she had two jobs at the time of injury and is later laid off from one. The short answer is "not exactly". On the up side, the long answer is "not exactly, but...". First and … Continue reading Unemployment Compensation and Workers’ Compensation: can I collect both?
Workers’ Compensation claimants: Supreme Court upholds ObamaCare legislation
by Karl Voigt Today, June 28, 2012, the US Supreme Court upheld as Constitutional all provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as "ObamaCare". So what does it mean to workers’ compensation recipients? Today's news is of particular interest to those workers’ compensation claimants who have been out of work for … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation claimants: Supreme Court upholds ObamaCare legislation
Facebook and … Workers’ Compensation?
by Karl Voigt What does workers' compensation have to do with Facebook? More and more, apparently! As the world becomes more "linked in" and peoples’ online presences become more commonplace, employers are trying to use that presence against injured workers. Workers' Compensation insurers and employers are more and more attempting to use injured workers’ Facebook … Continue reading Facebook and … Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ Compensation isn’t taxable, right?
by Karl Voigt Workers' Compensation wage loss benefits aren't taxable, right? Right! Well, unless you're also a Social Security Disability recipient. Then, things may get complicated. We all know that workers’ compensation wage loss benefits are paid to injured workers. Simply stated, these benefits are not taxed by state or federal governments. We know that … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation isn’t taxable, right?
Testifying Before a Workers’ Compensation Judge
In most cases, a workers' compensation claimant will have the opportunity to testify before a workers' compensation judge. Naturally, your lawyer will be present and the employer's attorney will also be there, with the judge presiding over the hearing. Also present will be a court reporter, who transcribes all testimony taken. The hearings are a … Continue reading Testifying Before a Workers’ Compensation Judge
Collecting Unemployment Compensation After Your Workers’ Compensation Case
by Karl Voigt Many of our clients ask us if they can collect unemployment compensation after their workers compensation cases settles or closes. From the workers' compensation perspective, our clients may not want to collect unemployment compensation while collecting workers' compensation. This is because the workers' compensation insurer is allowed a credit for any unemployment … Continue reading Collecting Unemployment Compensation After Your Workers’ Compensation Case
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