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Why Some Insurance Companies Deny Workers’ Compensation Claims

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney Every year, millions of workers are hurt on the job. Many of them will receive workers’ compensation, but others will be turned down. The workers’ compensation system can be confusing, and insurance companies often turn down valid claims. However, employees have the right to appeal a denied claim. There are several reasons insurance companies might initially reject claims. A…

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October 15, 2022

Read more about the article The American Disabilities Act Protects Lancaster County Residents From Discrimination. Is Your Employer Breaking the Law?

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The American Disabilities Act Protects Lancaster County Residents From Discrimination. Is Your Employer Breaking the Law?

By Angela M. Ward, Attorney Although living with a disability is difficult, experiencing discrimination in employment can make it worse. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is one of several federal laws against discrimination designed to stop unfair or prejudicial treatment during the hiring process and at the workplace once hired. According to the ADA, disabilities are any mental or physical impairment that interferes…

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July 23, 2021

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FMLA Offers Leave for New Parents and Employees who Need to Care for Loved Ones. Do You Know Your FMLA Rights?

The Family and Medical Leave Act, also called FMLA, was enacted to help families in times of need. Established in 1993, this federal labor law provides unpaid, job-protected leave to qualified employees for various medical and family reasons, including caring for a new child and caring for sick relatives. While some states have passed their own FMLA laws, Pennsylvania employees are limited to the rights guaranteed under the federal law. While the FMLA legislated protection against certain types of discrimination, some employers, intentionally or unintentionally, violate this law. Lancaster County employees should take time to get to know their rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act and, when necessary, seek the help of an FMLA attorney to protect those rights.

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February 23, 2021

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Is Your Lancaster County Employer Breaking PA Law?

By Angela M. Ward, Attorney Today, laws are in place in Pennsylvania and at the national level to protect employees from unsafe working conditions, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination and to ensure they receive fair pay and benefits. While workers’ rights are sometimes taken for granted, they are a result of decades of employer abuse. In the 1800s, Pennsylvania was home to world-famous robber barons…

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January 25, 2021

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Disability Discrimination in Lancaster County: Know Your Rights in the Workplace

By Angela M. Ward, Attorney Workplace discrimination comes in many forms. It can show up in unfair hiring or layoffs, in salaries or promotions, and in work terms and conditions. Employers might discriminate for a variety of reasons, including sex, race, religion, age, and national origin. Fortunately, numerous federal laws exist to protect employees from certain forms of workplace discrimination. Workers with disabilities have…

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August 23, 2020

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Don’t Put Up With Disability Discrimination in Lancaster County Workplaces

By Angela M. Ward, Attorney Living with a disability is challenging. Living with discrimination because of that condition makes the challenge even more difficult. The Americans with Disabilities Act is one of several federal anti-discrimination laws that protect those with handicaps from unfair treatment in the job hiring process and during your employment. The ADA defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment…

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February 26, 2020