PA and MD Workers Comp Hearings Happening Remotely
Pennsylvania and Maryland workers compensation claims are moving forward, despite both state labor departments being closed. Both are functioning remotely. The Office of Adjudication within the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, issued the following briefing on operations moving forward: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Adjudication will be continuing operations on a modified telephone-only hearing schedule effective Monday, March 30, 2020. This modified protocol will permit WCJ's to process disputes and permit parties to litigate pending cases…