From the time of your injury until after your case closes or settles, it's important to keep your workers' compensation files organized in one place. Having them handily accessible could save you a lot and trouble in the future. Many times, a new client comes to our office with little to no documentation of the … Continue reading Keep Your Workers’ Compensation Files Organized!
Does Your Employer Have a Workers’ Compensation Safety Committee?
Does Your Employer Have a Workers' Compensation Safety Committee? If it does, what does it mean to you? Many people don't know this, but the Act gives employers a 5% insurance premium discount if they have a safety committee. A safety committee is made of employees and management who meet for "the purpose of hazard … Continue reading Does Your Employer Have a Workers’ Compensation Safety Committee?
Does Your Business Need to File a Decennial Report?
A Decennial Report of Association Continued Existence is used by the Pennsylvania Department of State to identify those business names and marks which are no longer in use in order to allow the use of such names and marks by other businesses in the regular course of commerce. These reports must be filed every ten … Continue reading Does Your Business Need to File a Decennial Report?
Temporary Marriage Licenses? Mexico’s Proposed Solution to Rising Divorce Rate
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Reuters recently reported that lawmakers in Mexico are considering legislation that would create temporary marriage licenses as a solution to the rising number of divorces. According to the report, statistics show that in Mexico most divorces occur within the first two years of marriage. In Mexico City, the nation's capital, … Continue reading Temporary Marriage Licenses? Mexico’s Proposed Solution to Rising Divorce Rate
Will ATF be Disbanded? The Shocking Revelation
For years, actually ever since President Reagan promised to do away with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, people have asked will the ATF be disbanded. Today, Columnist Katie Pavlich, published an article entitled Bombshell: DOJ Considering Elimination of ATF. Columinst Pavlich cites to multiple sources within the DOJ and ATF that have … Continue reading Will ATF be Disbanded? The Shocking Revelation
The State of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
by Karl Voigt, Esquire As many of our readers know, we have for years encouraged our clients to consult with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). OVR can help a disabled worker re-enter the workforce. Many of our clients have been reeducated with the counseling and financial assistance of OVR. I checked up with our … Continue reading The State of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Does a 3rd DUI Prevent You from Being Able to Purchase, Possess and Own a Firearm?
I often receive inquiries from clients regarding whether a 3rd Dui prevents him/her from being able to purchase, possess and own a firearm. While it will depend on the date of conviction, as the DUI Grading statutes have changed, since February 1, 2004, the current grading has been in effect and which would at least … Continue reading Does a 3rd DUI Prevent You from Being Able to Purchase, Possess and Own a Firearm?
Small change to Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law
by Karl Voigt, Esquire There has recently been a minor change to Workers' Compensation law in Pennsylvania. This change does not, however, affect injured workers. Rather, it allows some employers to increase the number of their employees that are covered. The Pennsylvania legislature has recently passed a bill to allow employers to expand their workers' … Continue reading Small change to Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law
Pennsylvania Law Regarding the Killing of a Dog that is Attacking You or Your Pet
On occasion, clients will inquire whether Pennsylvania has any laws regarding the killing of a dog that is attacking him/her or his/her pet. To the surprise of most, Pennsylvania law does have a provision relating to this issue. Under 3 P.S. 459-501, Killing dogs, dogs as nuisances, Pennsylvania law authorizes any individual to kill a … Continue reading Pennsylvania Law Regarding the Killing of a Dog that is Attacking You or Your Pet
If You Are Working, You Are Not Disabled
by Steven Tregea I frequently talk, or trade emails, with people who are thinking about applying for Social Security disability but are still working (and earning more than the SGA amount of $1,000 per month). Sometimes people are surprised that they cannot still work and apply for disability benefits. Sometimes they want to discuss the … Continue reading If You Are Working, You Are Not Disabled
