The family of a groundskeeper sought death benefits under workers’ comp following his death from meningitis, which they say came from exposure to bird droppings at work. Did the family receive benefits? [Read more…]
Is workers’ comp withheld because of fraudulent Social Security number?
November 14, 2019 2 Comments
An undocumented immigrant admits she gave a fake Social Security number (SSN) on a form when she was injured at work. Will her workers’ comp benefits be withheld because of that? [Read more…]
Can injured worker refuse this light duty job?
September 18, 2018 Comments (0)
This injured worker’s employer offered her a light-duty job. The worker refused the offer because it was at a different location and it would be difficult for her to get to work. After refusing the offer, would she still get workers’ comp benefits? [Read more…]
Injured from fall, tested positive for weed: Does she get workers’ comp?
July 6, 2018 2 Comments
Judges split 2-1 on whether an employee who was injured at work should receive workers’ comp benefits after testing positive for weed. Which side prevailed? [Read more…]
Is company liable for employee’s death after serving alcohol at work?
June 22, 2018 2 Comments
An employee’s estate alleged the employer served alcohol to the deceased during working hours and was therefore liable when she was struck and killed by a train on her way home. How did a court rule? [Read more…]
‘Mondays are always tough, but this one could be deadly’
March 8, 2018 Comments (0)
While many of us appreciate the extra hour of sunshine in the evening, Daylight Saving Time (DST) comes with risks, particularly for workplace safety. [Read more…]
12th inspection in 6 years: OSHA fines construction company $1.5 million
August 15, 2017 Comments (0)
Saying it “demonstrated indifference towards the safety of their employees,” OSHA has issued $1,523,710 in fines to a Florida construction company. [Read more…]
Pot legal in more states: What should employers do?
November 16, 2016 Comments (0)
Election 2016 has produced three or four additional recreational marijuana states and three more where medical pot will be allowed. Do employers have to change their drug policies? [Read more…]
Will workers’ comp cover outdoor employees who get Zika virus?
November 1, 2016 Comments (1)
If outdoor employees contract Zika virus, will workers’ comp cover it? [Read more…]
Business owners arrested, jailed for unpaid OSHA fines
June 30, 2015 Comments (0)
Two owners of a roofing business were held in custody for a week because they failed to comply with a court order to pay $195,170 in OSHA fines.
