The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court issued a precedential decision today, requiring employers to reimburse for out-of-pocket medical marijuana expenses. Fegley v. Firestone Tire & Rubber (Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board)...more
Unlike many other states, the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act does not allow for a unilateral suspension or termination of benefits based upon a claimant’s failure to obtain recommended medical treatment. Instead, if...more
On November 25, 2019, the Commonwealth Court issued a decision addressing the effect that breaks in employment have on jurisdictional issues under Section 305.2(a) of the Act. In doing so, the Commonwealth Court held that,...more
In Pennsylvania, the Workers’ Compensation Act is considered a remedial act that is to be liberally construed in favor of an injured worker. Therefore, it is often difficult for an employer to prevail in terminating benefits...more