Many nonprofit organizations use a number volunteers to fulfill their mission. While the volunteers do work for the organization, they may not be covered under workers’ compensation law.

If individuals are volunteering for a non-profit, they should determine whether or not their work-related injuries will be covered. In some cases, the injuries will be covered automatically under workers’ compensation law. In other cases, the nonprofit will choose to cover the injuries.

If you or anyone you know has questions about workers’ compensation benefits, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-238-1130.

When individuals are injured on the job, they sometimes need to be retrained when they return to their job. Retraining is usually required when an injured employees are no longer able to do their former job and are placed in another position.

While the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act requires the the employer to compensate employees for a portion of their lost wages, it does not require the employer to pay for retraining. This retraining may entail costs and expenses that employer may not necessarily cover. For this reason, employees should consult with an attorney in these cases.

If you or anyone you know has been injured on the job, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 800-876-LAWYER.

While workers’ compensation almost always covers workplace injuries, it may not cover injuries that occur outside of the workplace. The limits of coverage often depend on the nature of the injury.

If the injury was related to to an action that fell under the scope of the employee’s job responsibilities, then that injury likely would be covered. This extension even may apply to employees who are traveling for a job and are injured during transportation.

If you are unsure whether your injury is covered under workers’ compensation, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-238-1130.