Modern workplaces are evolving faster than ever, and with that evolution comes new challenges for injured employees seeking ...

1. Pennsylvania Supreme Court holds that the compensation rate for specific loss benefits is controlled by Section 306(c) of the Act, not Section 306(a) Jennifer Jackiw v. Soft Pretzel Franchise, 329 ...

Most Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys view MSAs as a practical necessity rather than a statutory mandate. But when negotiating settlements of their clients’ cases, the $250,000 threshold ...

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s recent decision in Brown v. Gaydos, No. 22 WAP 2024, changed that understanding, holding that the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act did not provide blanket ...

A new Pennsylvania law takes effect Oct. 29 that will provide workers’ compensation coverage for first responders who develop job-related post-traumatic stress injuries. Under the law, first ...

Workers' compensation benefits in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are calculated using a statewide average weekly wage as determined by their departments of labor every year. The year of the worker's ...

The average cost of skilled nursing associated with workers compensation claims have steadily increased, with a new report showing a jump from $14,700 per claim in 2015 to $33,200 in 2024. The ...

January 07, 2025 - 2024 was a busy year for officials in state regulatory agencies and legislatures as they addressed workers' compensation rates and laws in an effort to reduce costs for employers, ...