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General

Unemployment rate in Harrisburg area drops below 5%

Mark Buterbaugh

The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area has been blessed with a low unemployment rate.  It’s true that employment concerns still continue to linger in certain areas of the nation, but not in…Continue readingUnemployment rate in Harrisburg area drops below 5%

Workers Compensation

Pennsylvania workers compensation by the numbers

Mark Buterbaugh

In terms of background, the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers Compensation is under the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.  Each year, the Department of Labor and Industry releases its Annual…Continue readingPennsylvania workers compensation by the numbers

Case Law Update

Pennsylvania Store Manager Trying To Stop A Theft Awarded Workers Compensation Benefits

Mark Buterbaugh

A Pennsylvania gas station store manager who suffered a traumatic brain injury when attempting to foil a store theft, has been awarded workers compensation benefits in a decision by the…Continue readingPennsylvania Store Manager Trying To Stop A Theft Awarded Workers Compensation Benefits

General

Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Falls for Ninth Straight Month

Mark Buterbaugh

For the ninth consecutive month, the Pennsylvania unemployment rate has declined.  The current unemployment rate is 5.7% and has not been at that level since April of 2008.  In the month…Continue readingPennsylvania Unemployment Rate Falls for Ninth Straight Month