- Working on Workers’ Comp: What You Need to Know You’ve been injured at work in Pennsylvania, and you’re receiving workers’ compensation benefits. You may be feeling well enough to take on a new, different, or part-time job. But before you do, you need to understand how this can affect your benefits. This video will explain the rules and what you must do if you decide to work another job.
- Yes, But With a Catch: We’ll explain that yes, you can work another job while receiving workers’ compensation benefits. However, it’s not as simple as just getting a new job.
- The Reporting Requirement: We’ll stress a crucial requirement: you must report any income earned to the insurance company. Failure to do so can be considered fraud and can lead to the termination of your benefits.
- How It Affects Your Benefits: We’ll explain how your new income can affect your benefits. Your benefits may be reduced to account for your new earnings. The goal of workers’ compensation is to replace lost income, not to give you a higher income than you had before your injury.
- Consult with Your Attorney: We’ll strongly advise consulting with your Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyer before taking on any new work. An attorney can help you:
- Understand how your new income will affect your benefits.
- Ensure you are reporting your income correctly.
- Avoid any potential legal pitfalls.
This video is for any injured worker in Pennsylvania who is considering working another job while on workers’ compensation benefits.