A Minor under the age of 18 does not get less in PA Workers’ Compensation if hurt at work. They are entitled to the same benefits as an adult would receive. In fact, a Minor may in some circumstances receive more compensation.
Section 320 a of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act states that a Minor employed in violation of ANY laws of the Commonwealth; the minor is entitled to an addition 50% of the Workers’ Compensation wage loss benefits which would be payable if the minor is legally employed.
The extra 50 percent is paid by the employer, not the Workers’ Compensation Insurance company.
In practice there can be complicated questions of whether the employer has a legally issued employment certificate under the Child Labor Law or an age certificate issued by a school.
