EMPLOYMENT LAW

Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation systems provides compensation for employees who are injured in the course of employment. While schemes differ between jurisdictions, provision can be made for weekly payments in lieu of wages, compensation for economic loss (past and future), reimbursement or payment of medical and like expenses, general damages for pain and suffering and […]

It’s always important for businesses to be protected by insurance. Failure to do so can result in severe financial problems for small and large businesses alike. There are three main types of insurance that are designed to protect businesses. These are public liability insurance, employers’ liability insurance, and professional indemnity insurance. Personal injury solicitors will […]

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The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions; by providing for research, information, education, and training in […]

Federal District Court Opinions TEKLEWOLDE v. ONKYO USA CORP., (N.J. 12-20-2006) GEDION W. TEKLEWOLDE, Plaintiff, v. ONKYO USA CORP., Defendant. Civil Action No. 06-1097 (DMC). United States District Court, D. New Jersey. December 20, 2006 OPINION DENNIS CAVANAUGH, District Judge This matter comes before the Court upon motion by Defendant Onkyo Corporation (“Onkyo”) to dismiss […]

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reports RAG EMERALD RESOURCES, L.P. v. WORKERS’ COMP, 1 WAP 2005 (Pa. 1-11-2007) Rag (Cyprus) Emerald Resources, L.P. v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (HOPTON). No. 1 WAP 2005. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. Argued: September 13, 2005. Decided: January 11, 2007. Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court entered May […]