How long can I receive workmen's compensation benefits?
In Pennsylvania, workers' comp benefits last up to 500 weeks for partial disability. If you're totally disabled, benefits can continue longer, but after 104 weeks, a medical exam may reduce your status to partial if you're less than 35% impaired.
No, you cannot be fired. It is against the law for employers to fire workers simply because they have filed a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claim. It is rare for an employer to make the mistake of telling an employee that they are being fired due to a workers’ compensation claim. Most employers are aware that this would likely lead to an employment discrimination lawsuit.
In Pennsylvania, workers' comp benefits last up to 500 weeks for partial disability. If you're totally disabled, benefits can continue longer, but after 104 weeks, a medical exam may reduce your status to partial if you're less than 35% impaired.
How long can I receive workmen's compensation benefits?
Can I be fired for applying for workers’ compensation?