Legal Insights
Pay Me Now... or Pay Me (Much More) Later!
When an employment relationship ends – whether by termination or resignation – employers must be aware of their obligation to pay any wages then due and owing, or be prepared to suffer the substantial consequences. Under Pennsylvania’s Wage Payment and Collection Law (“WPCL”) 43 P.S. §260.1 et seq., an employer who wrongfully withholds wages from […]
When Unexpected Income Loss Strikes Home: What Are Your Options?
Few people are adequately prepared for a sudden or unexpected loss of income due to no fault of their own. The cause for the loss of income can take many forms. Perhaps a negligent driver runs a stop sign and strikes your vehicle, leaving you in pain and unable to work. A work-related accident can […]
I Need a Family Law Attorney for my Pennsylvania Divorce/Support/Custody Case – Where Do I Even Begin?
Many individuals involved in a lawsuit realize at one point or another that they need the guidance of an attorney. The court system is a complex structure involving state procedural rules, local procedural rules, statutes as well as the practices and preferences for each decision maker. Our court system does not provide room for a […]
A Primer on Impeachment in the United States According to the U.S. Constitution
November 21, 2017 By Joel D. Rosen Impeachment. It is a term that has been raised by political opponents, whether or not warranted, since the ratification of the Constitution, but seemingly with more frequency since the Nixon administration. Impeachment is now being raised in discussions regarding President Trump. But what do we know about the […]
Has Chen Changed the Face of Subrogation in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Matters?
November 7, 2017 By Thomas E. Panzer The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act allows an employer and its workers’ compensation insurance carrier to subrogate to a third-party recovery. In other words, where an employee is injured while in the course and scope of employment, and the injury is due to the negligence of a third party, […]
Residential Lease: More Than an Annoying Formality
November 1, 2017 Picture this: you’ve been scouring Craigslist for weeks trying to find the perfect house or apartment to rent. You finally discover one that hits all of your criteria. You contact the landlord, tour the property, fill out the application, and you think you’re ready to go to enjoy your new digs. But […]
FAQs for Employers on Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits
October 25, 2017 By Thomas E. Panzer Based upon the Pennsylvania Statewide Average Weekly Wage, the maximum compensation payable under the Workers' Compensation Act, is $995 per week for injuries occurring on and after Jan. 1, 2017. As an employer, you have the responsibility to provide workers’ compensation coverage to your employees. You also have […]
Protests and Discipline in the Private Workplace: It’s More Complicated than a Tweet
October 17, 2017 By James B. Shrimp On September 23, 2017, at a purported campaign rally for Senator Luther Strange, President Trump made the following extemporaneous comments regarding the National Football League, its owners, and its players: Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get […]
Workers’ Compensation in PA: Who Has Control Over the Work
October 11, 2017 By Thomas E. Panzer There is no bright line rule to determine the existence of an employer-employee relationship under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act; however, the Pennsylvania Courts have created guidelines and have established certain factors to take into consideration in answering the question. The primary factor in determining whether a particular […]
Differences Between Employees and Independent Contractors for Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation
October 4, 2017 By Thomas E. Panzer Any claimant who has filed a Claim Petition for Workers’ Compensation benefits bears the burden of establishing all of the elements necessary to support the award of benefits. In order to establish the right to workers’ compensation, the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act requires an employment relationship, during which […]