Another appellate court has ruled that FedEx misclassified hundreds of delivery drivers as independent contractors. The ruling, issued this month, the Kansas Supreme Court, is the second major decision to come down against FedEx in recent months. Last month, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that 2,300 drivers in California and 363 in Oregon… Read more
As is the case with most federal benefits programs, there is a very complex set of rules in place for the Supplemental Security Income program. Thus, it can be easy for a disabled individual who is applying for SSI benefits to feel a tad on the overwhelmed side. One thing that individuals applying for SSI… Read more
As an older worker, you may be less likely to be injured in a job-related accident. Often, age comes with experience, focus and attention to detail. At 63, you may be a more precise worker than you were at 23. However, you may face other risks, studies show. When accidents do happen, older workers are… Read more
Cancer claims many lives. Thankfully though, there are many individuals who win their battle against cancer and survive their encounter with this terrible class of disease. However, just because a cancer is beat doesn’t mean that it can’t leave its surviving victim with some rather impactful things. One thing that many cancer survivors find themselves… Read more
On September 25, Matthew Wilson made an appearance on CBS 3’s Talk Philly to talk with Pat Ciarrocchi about the importance of certification when it comes to choosing an attorney for your workers’ compensation case. So Why Is Certification Important? Just as you would shop around for the best doctor if you had a medical… Read more
Many people who suffer severe injuries find that traditional medical treatments such as medication, injections, surgery and physical therapy do not always go far enough. To supplement these treatments, they may turn to acupuncture, massage therapy, and other alternative methods of healing. People who use alternative methods often say they find relief ”“ but when… Read more
One of the most common injuries to construction workers often has the quietest beginnings. Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries to muscles, tendons, nerves, cartilage and spinal disks. These injuries can develop from single accidents such as falls, but they often develop over time. Musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, make up 25 percent of construction worker injuries. It… Read more
Throughout the U.S., millions of Americans use injectable needles to treat a wide range of chronic illnesses. The needle pricks that help keep these people alive and well could prove dangerous for sanitation workers who pick up and sort our garbage. When not properly disposed of, needles can stick these workers, creating a risk of… Read more
Worker misclassification is a major employment issue in the U.S. Workers who are classified as independent contractors are not eligible for workers’ compensation, health insurance and other benefits. It’s a cost savings for the business ”“ and a detriment for the worker. That imbalance of benefits is one reason a recent appellate court ruling regarding… Read more
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