On April 19, 2023, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a significant decision, which enforced the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act’s Exclusivity provision. In its opinion, the court addressed employers’ immunity in personal injury civil litigation matters. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith, details the Court’s opinion in Franczyk v. The Home Depot, Inc. Case … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Supreme Court Upholds Doctrine of Exclusivity in Workers’ Compensation Cases
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PA House of Representatives Votes in Favor of Modernizing the Delivery of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
On May 2, 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved House Bill No. 760, which aims to contemporize the methods by which qualifying individuals receive workers’ compensation. Upon passage in the state Senate, HB 760 will amend the Workers’ Compensation Act by implementing a direct deposit system. KingSpry’s Attorney Taisha K. Tolliver-Duran outlines what you need to know, should … [Read more...] about PA House of Representatives Votes in Favor of Modernizing the Delivery of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Potential Expansion of Workers’ Compensation for Pennsylvania Employees
On May 2, 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved House Bill No. 930, which intends to expand workers’ compensation of permanent disfigurement. KingSpry Attorney Taisha Tolliver-Duran is keeping abreast of this pending legislation and shares her analysis of potential impact, should HB 930 become law. Protections for Pennsylvania Workers In Pennsylvania, workers may be … [Read more...] about Potential Expansion of Workers’ Compensation for Pennsylvania Employees
