Legal Question in Workers Comp in Pennsylvania

Prisoner Rights

Can a man who has been collecting workman's comp for almost 5 years still collect if he is incarcerated. Does the family have a right to the claim?


Asked on 9/02/08, 5:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Gibson John W. Gibson, Esquire

Re: Prisoner Rights

� 511.1. Payment of compensation during periods of incarceration or employment

Nothing in this act shall require payment of compensation under clause (a) or (b) for any period during which the employe is incarcerated after a conviction or during which the employe is employed and receiving wages equal to or greater than the employe's prior earnings.

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Answered on 9/03/08, 11:19 am


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