Monthly Archives: November 2019
Do Trackers Help or Hurt Workers?
There’s a new trend developing in Pennsylvania and around the country. That trend is using trackers to track the movements of workers while they are on the job. The concept behind this practice is that trackers can identify when workers are engaging in unsafe practices, and help employers realize when employees need further training… Read More »
What Should I Include in My Living Will?
Many people confuse living wills with wills, but the two are very different. A will dictates who will take guardianship of your children upon your death and divides your estate. Living wills on the other hand, include directions for your health care in the event that you become incapacitated and cannot make those decisions… Read More »
Are Uber Drivers Eligible for Workers’ Compensation?
Uber has its pros and cons for both passengers and drivers. While some Uber drivers do it as a side job, others use it as their main source of income, logging up to 60 hours a week. When drivers are on the road so much, there is a very good chance they’re going to… Read More »
How to Prepare for Your Disability Hearing
If you have suffered a total disability that is going to prevent you from working for at least one year, you may qualify for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI). Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies more of these applications than they approve every year. When that happens, you will likely have to appear… Read More »
Can You File a Lawsuit Against E-Cigarette Manufacturers?
As deaths related to vaping increase across the country, Pennsylvania saw its first vaping-related death early in October. It’s only been in recent months that the dangers of vaping have become widely known. Across the country there have now been approximately 20 vaping deaths, and over 800 people that have become sick due to… Read More »