Worker’s Compensation
Do Companies Have to Offer Paternity Leave?
What options do working dads have in PA? Is paternity leave required? Unfortunately, America does not provide much in the way of paternity leave for new fathers. Though many other countries around the world offer paternity leave, the U.S. does not. Just a few states have passed paternity leave and …
Can You Be Fired For Taking A Sick Day?
Can an employer fire you for calling in sick? The short answer is yes, your employer can fire you for taking a sick day. Pennsylvania is an at-will state, which means an employer can choose to fire an employee for any reason with no warning. However, the reason for firing …
Can My Employer Fire Me for Making a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you have been injured at work in Pennsylvania, you can file a workers’ compensation claim, which can help you get benefits so you can get replacement income, coverage for medical costs and other benefits. Workers’ compensation is important to ensure you are financially supported while you recover from an …
If I Disagree With the Workers’ Comp Doctor, am I Entitled to a Second Opinion?
This a question the attorneys at Weisberg Cummings, P.C. hear often. We believe it comes up so frequently because there is usually a difference of opinion between an injured worker who is in pain and the employer- or insurer-selected doctor examining the employee.
If you have been injured at work …