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Q: my lawyer told me that after the settlement with company and work comp. he told me i have to leave my job? its that true

i don't see why i have to leave my job... just because i got hurt at work or because my lawyer say so... i don't find that fear...

Timothy Belt
Timothy Belt
answered on Aug 27, 2017

Settlement is voluntary. If you don't want to settle your claim you don't have to settle. Similarly, if the employer/carrier is not interested in a settlement proposal, they do not have to take it. You don't have to settle your claim, but if you choose to do so, many... View More

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Q: is it true that after the settlement with wc i have to leave work or get fired..etc after i sue them etc.?

im worried bc that was what i was told by my lawyer.... And i think that my employer should offer me job in w my retriccions given by my doc. i will like to my employer accommodate me in a job offer withing the retrictions i have for now... i wont like 2 lose my job o get fires just bc i got hurt... View More

Timothy Belt
Timothy Belt
answered on Aug 25, 2017

Many workers' compensation insurance carriers and some employers do require that you resign as part of a settlement. The reason for this is that in Pennsylvania aggravation of a preexisting condition can be considered a new work injury, so the day after you settle your claim you could... View More

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Q: Is it fair to get fired for harassment by posting on Facebook that some person and not naming them is out sick too much

My daughter complained on Facebook about a person at work without naming them taking off all the time and having to constantly do their work where as anywhere else they would get fired I feel like because she didn't name the person it's wrong to be fired the boss says she harrassed her... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 8, 2017

Doesn't sound like harassment if she didn't transmit it to the boss or identify them. Contact a member of the Pa. Assn for Justice who handles employment.

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Q: My husband's employment agency is playing games with his continued employment at Amazon, what can we do?

My husband was hired through integrity staffing solutions (herein referred to as ISS) to work for Amazon in Easton PA. He was nearly terminated after an on the job injury, and then forced to leave early due to an asthma attack. He was told at the beginning of his employment that he could bring his... View More

Andrew S. Abramson
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Andrew S. Abramson
answered on Jan 31, 2017

The facts that you detail could support a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relatins Act depending on how the situation plays out. Feel free to contact our office to provide further details for assessment.

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Q: Local fire dept is wanting to hire more employees. This is a paid dept. Min. Of employees Allowed in pa.

What is the min of employees Pennsylvania allows in a paid fire dept.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 8, 2016

You have regulations on staffing of certain vehicles but there isn't a set number of employees you need. This is a question dealing with interpretation of regulations, not a legal question.

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Q: Can I sue my place of work for hiring someone while I was out of work injuried?

I was injuried in August and was out for three months, I wasn't injured on the job but was getting short term disability, I called them to let them know that I can return to work on December 19th but was told they hired someone else to fill my position. I was wondering if I was able to sue them

Andrew S. Abramson
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Andrew S. Abramson
answered on Dec 5, 2016

The answer to your question may be depend on the number of employees who work for your employer and the nature of your injury/disability. If you worked more than one year and there are more than 50 employees, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may provide protection. If not, depending on the... View More

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Q: I had an on the job injury then was fired the next month, what should I do
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 18, 2016

If you were out on comp, then they can let you go unless the union agreement forbids. Suggest you contact a member of the Pa. Assn for Justice who handles workers compensation cases--they give free consultations.

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Q: Is there a restriction on how many hours can be worked in a day while on light duty/wc?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 15, 2016

No. Technically you can work overtime even if it's light and your doctor says it's OK. At theat point you may or may not have a a claim for lost wages (many places the light duty work is on a different pay level, doesn't get differentials, "bumps" etc.

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Q: I need to get sole proprietor to sign a Non-Disparagement clause prior to signing Confidential Disclosure

Consulting for a sole proprietor (softball program) and after being insulted, cursed at, humiliated in front of players, coaches, and peers at our latest showcase, I have been asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement as I expressed my dislike of the circumstance by one of the 3 owners. I have not... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 2, 2016

Given the perhaps idiosyncratic and vindictive personality you outline, using a template may not be enough. You may want to have all sign so it doesn't look like you are singling him out. Suggest you contact a commercial law attorney.

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Q: What can i do if someone i work with is always saying racially remarks
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 13, 2015

Avoid that person.

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