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
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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?
Workers’ Compensation Wage Loss Benefits Suspended Where Claimant Working and Under the Influence of Alcohol
The Commonwealth Court recently discussed the issue of an injured workers' bad faith where she was terminated from her light duty employment after a night of drinking in the case of BJ's Wholesale Club v. WCAB(Pearson), No. 2010 C.D. 2011 (Pa. Commw., May 10, 2012). Claimant suffered a left foot injury while working for the … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation Wage Loss Benefits Suspended Where Claimant Working and Under the Influence of Alcohol
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
What the ObamaCare challenge means to workers’ compensation recipients
by Karl Voigt It's all over the news. But what does the ObamaCare challenge means to workers' compensation recipients? It's of particular interest to those workers' compensation claimants who have been out of work for some time. Many -- even most -- of them have had their health insurance policies canceled by their employers. This … Continue reading What the ObamaCare challenge means to workers’ compensation recipients
Ten Things You Need To Know If You Have a Work Injury
Ten Things You Need To Know If You Have a Work Injury: 1) You should report any injury immediately to your supervisor or other person of authority. Don’t just shrug it off and assume it will go away. If you are a member of a Union, you should also advise your Union Representative. 2) You … Continue reading Ten Things You Need To Know If You Have a Work Injury
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