If you contract COVID-19 while working and think that your employer was at fault, you might wonder whether you can sue your employer. Instead of a personal injury lawsuit, you will likely be limited to filing a workers’ compensation claim for benefits. However, some situations might mean that other legal remedies might be available. The
The pandemic has led to a demand for personal protective equipment by workers who risk exposure to the virus at their jobs. As the economy and businesses continue to open, workers in a broad variety of jobs are asking for PPE from their employers to protect them from potentially contracting COVID-19. Some employers refuse to
Many business owners in New Jersey and Pennsylvania provide short-term disability insurance as a benefit for their employees. Employees who contract COVID-19 and are unable to work may file claims with the short-term disability insurance company to secure benefits until they are able to return to work. Some business owners also choose to purchase additional
Millions of workers in the U.S. have lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic. While many will find new jobs or be rehired over the next few months, some will not get their jobs back because of having mental or physical impairments that make them less competitive. These people may have a difficult time
Working during the coronavirus pandemic can be scary. Many people have questions about their rights in the workplace, including whether they can wear PPE, remain home when they feel unsafe, and whether their employers can ask about their medical conditions or take their temperatures. Guidance has been issued by several federal agencies about the rights
With both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines already receiving emergency use authorizations from the federal Food and Drug Administration, and more vaccines on their way, millions of Americans have been clamoring to get vaccinated. However, some workers might wonder whether they can be required to get COVID-19 vaccinations by their employers. While there are
Across the U.S., an increasing number of people have begun to return to work. As the rates of COVID-19 infections decline or flatten, more states are relaxing their guidelines and allowing businesses to reopen or increase their capacities. However, people still have a risk of contracting COVID-19, and some workers might refuse to return to
An increasing number of businesses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have reopened. As the number of new coronavirus cases has started to level off, people have started to hope that normal life might soon return both in public and at work. However, you might face new challenges as you return to work. It is important