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Robert J. Baker is a 1997 and 1999 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he a received Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Master of Arts degree in Industrial and Labor Relations. He is a 2005 graduate of the Widener University School of Law.
Before becoming an associate with The Chartwell Law Offices, Mr. Baker was Corporate Director of Human Resources for PHI/Presbyterian Homes, Inc., where he was responsible for employment law compliance, employee relations, workers’ compensation management of insured and self-insured programs and other human resources issues.5
He is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management and Human Resources Professionals of Central Pennsylvania.
Mr. Baker joined The Chartwell Law Offices on April 17, 2006. He devotes his practice to the defense of workers’ compensation and general employment matters.
BAR ADMISSIONS
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
United States District Court – Middle District of Pennsylvania
PRACTICE AREAS
Workers’ Compensation
Labor and Employment
EDUCATION
Widener University School of Law (J.D., 2005)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (M.A., 1999)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.A., magna cum laude, 1997)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Dauphin County Bar Association
Society for Human Resource Management
PUBLICATIONS
“FMLA & USERRA - What is the Relationship“
“FMLA Coverage Expanded to Include Families of Military Personnel”
“Benefit Protection Expanded for Employees Called to Active Duty”
“Recent Legislation Prohibits Genetic Discrimination”
“Supplemental Proposed Rules for Social Security Numbers and No-Match Letters”
“Workers' Compensation and the Americans with Disabilities Act: Are Injured Employees ‘Disabled’?”
“House of Representatives Seek to Expand ADA Protection”
“President Signs ADA Amendments Act of 2008”
“Final Rules for Mothers' and Newborns' Health Protection Act of 1996”
“Guidance for No-Match Letters Issued”
“Economic Stimulus Significantly Impacts Human Resources”
“Resignation from Employment & Avoidance of Retaliation Claim”
“Legislation Significantly Impacts Practice before WCJ and WCAB”
“Proposed Criminal Background Check Guidelines”
“What Constitutes Timely Notice of an Employee's Ability to Return to Work?”
“When Does a Workers' Compensation Claimant Have an Obligation to Begin Pursuing Employment Opportunities?”
PRESENTATIONS
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – “Workers’ Compensation Cost Containment” – October 2 , 2008
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – “Workers’ Compensation Cost Containment” – October 8, 2008
Human Resource Professionals of Central Pennsylvania Fall Conference – “I9/Immigration Law Update” – October 27, 2009
Churchill Casualty/MAC Casualty Pennsylvania and New Jersey Focus Group - "Pennsylvania and New Jersey Workers' Compensation and ADA Interplays" – August 4, 2010
Human Resource Professionals of Central Pennsylvania – “Legal Implications of Technology in the Workplace” – August 24, 2010
Captive Resources – “The Relationship Between ADA, FMLA and Workers’ Compensation” – September 7, 2010
Human Resource Association of Centre County – “From the ADA to the ADAAA: Is Everyone Now Covered?” – April 20, 2011
School District Insurance Consortium – “Employment Law Update” – May 10, 2011
Indiana County Area SHRM – “Hot Topics in Wage & Hour Law” – May 20, 2011
PA SHRM Conference -
"Strategic Workers’ Compensation Management and Litigation" - September 8, 2011
