Contractor sentenced to 2 years in prison for fatal trench collapse
The contractor convicted on two counts of manslaughter for his involvement in a fatal Boston trench collapse has been sentenced…Click to continue
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Injured at work, positive test for pot: Does he get workers’ comp?
Is testing positive for pot enough to disqualify an injured employee from receiving workers’ comp benefits?
Applicant is in drug treatment, on methadone: Do you have to hire him?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) appears to be sending a message to employers: You can’t automatically refuse to hire applicants who test positive for methadone, a medication prescribed in drug treatment programs for recovering opiate addicts.
Worker hides injury for 2 months - then sues for comp
An employee was injured at work. At first his injury seemed minor. But as time passed, his condition grew more serious. He didn’t tell his employer about the incident until he needed to see a medical specialist.
Employee wins $100K over allergy to co-worker’s perfume
An employee who said a co-worker’s perfume made her throat “close a little” will receive $100,000 from her employer in a settlement. The company will also have to enact a new policy on personal scents.
Worker goes to OSHA and court after messy restroom cleanups
A sales associate at a Staples store has filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired after complaining to OSHA about cleaning an overflowing toilet without protective gear.
