Know Your Rights: Workplace and Immigration Rights

Partner Brooke Elmi, in partnership with the Mid State Literacy Council and immigration attorney Stephen Antwine of Green & Spiegel, hosted a Know Your Rights seminar focused on workplace and immigration rights. The event aimed to educate workers—especially immigrants—about their legal protections on the job and after workplace injuries.

Ms. Elmi’s presentation discussed workplace injuries, Workers’ Compensation, and third-party personal injury claims. Attendees learned that workers in Pennsylvania are generally entitled to payment of their medical treatment costs and disability benefits for time missed from work after a job-related injury—regardless of who was at fault. The presentation also explained that, in some cases, an injured worker may pursue a third-party claim against someone other than their employer, such as a negligent contractor or equipment manufacturer, to seek additional compensation. 

Mr. Antwine discussed protections for non-citizens and immigrants working and living in the United States.   

We are grateful to the Mid State Literacy Council for hosting this event and for supporting efforts to keep all workers informed and empowered.

To learn more about Brooke Elmi, please read her bio here.

If you are injured in the workplace and have questions about your rights, contact Brooke Elmi at Galfand Berger by phone at 1-800-222-8792 or email at [email protected].