Labor Law Talk

Workmans compensation laws vary from state to state, with each state determining how it is administered within its own borders. All states have workmans compensation laws, but the laws are slightly different in each state, reflecting the individual needs of employers and employees in that particular state. In Pennsylvania, workers compensation is administered by the employer, who is required to purchase insurance. When you have been injured on the job, your attorneys will help you determine if your injury qualifies you for workmans compensation. The laws are designed to protect not only the injured worker, but also the employer. In some cases in Pennsylvania, workers compensation will not be award for drug or alcohol related injuries.

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