Legal

OSHA reform: More criminal charges, higher fines sought

The architect of the strategy to get bigger penalties by prosecuting safety violations under environmental laws says it’s time to overhaul OSHA legislation for the first time in almost 40 years.

by Fred Hosier

January 16, 2009

What does Obama labor appointee have to say about OSHA?

The Senate grilled President-elect Obama’s pick for Labor Secretary on a variety of issues at her confirmation hearing.

by Fred Hosier

January 15, 2009

Worker paralyzed from fall wins big jury award

Worker’s comp shields companies from expensive lawsuits (most of the time) when a worker is injured on the job. But injured workers can file — and win — expensive lawsuits against third parties involved in the incidents.

by Fred Hosier

December 17, 2008