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By Ernest B. Orsatti, Esq. Some employers are so obsessed by profit that they feel the need to reduce the wages that they pay their employees as much as possible. One way is to refuse to pay overtime compensation. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that all non-exempt employees be paid time and one…
By Brian Patrick Bronson, Esq. If an illness or injury leaves you unable to work, your employer may offer Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance—typically covering 50–70% of your salary. As you begin exploring your benefits, you might hear the term ERISA mentioned frequently. So what is ERISA, and why does it matter? Understanding ERISA ERISA stands for the Employee…
‘Navigating Medicare in Social Security and Workers’ Compensation Benefits’ CLE is July 22 Updates in Medicaid and Medicare programs continue to change how attorneys should advise clients and plan for cases where both Workers’ Compensation and Social Security benefits are involved. This program, conducted by Michael Quatrini of the Quatrini Law Group, on Tuesday,…
The Social Security Administration has redesigned Social Security Statements to make the information easier to access and understand. It is recommended to check your statement once a year to check your earnings record and make sure it is accurate. In addition, when you log onto socialsecurity.gov/reviewyourstatement, you can also: See your personalized monthly retirement benefit…
By Ron Fonner, Esq. and Joe Fieschko, Esq. A spate of coal mine cut-backs and closings in Southwestern Pennsylvania have left mine workers not only without a job, but left many without their hearing as well. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), one out of every four miners have a…
Michael Quatrini was a panelist at the 24thAnnual Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Conference. The conference, hosted by the Commonwealth of PA, attracted nearly 1400 attendees for two days of practical, useful, and timely information for the members of the Workers’ Compensation community. Our proactive approach helps protect injured workers — learn more about our Workers’ Compensation…
