Many cases are litigated every year in Pennsylvania concerning the misclassification of independent contractors (“IC”), which are more prevalent in the construction and health care industries. In Pennsylvania, based on 2018 data, there are over a quarter of a million construction jobs. Many companies utilize “IC diagnostics” to minimize these lawsuits and analyze whether their […]
Don’t lose your workers’ compensation benefits! Our legislature created the workers’ compensation system to benefit workers injured in the workplace. If you have applied for workers’ compensation benefits and have any questions about your claim and any action that may affect the success of your application for benefits, contact Powell Law today to consult with […]
If a person works or performs services in the construction industry, Pennsylvania Law, specifically, the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act (Act 72), mandates that certain additional requirements must be met for a construction worker to be considered an independent contractor for legal and workers’ compensation purposes. Under Act 72, a business owner or operator must meet […]
