Company pleads guilty to criminal charge in worker’s death
An OSHA fine isn’t always the only penalty a company can expect from the government when it experiences a workplace fatality.
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Are injury lawyers licking their chops over down economy?
Who has more work during the down economy? A lawyer who represents people injured on the job expects he may be getting more work.
Court upholds OSHA’s multi-employer fines policy
Now more than ever, it’s important for companies to clearly establish who is responsible for safety at multi-employer worksites.
Is the Internet causing an increase in workers’ comp lawsuits?
Why is it important for employers to explain to employees how workers’ comp insurance works? Because if employers don’t provide explanations, lawyers looking for business will.
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.
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.
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.
Worker hurt on break — do you still owe comp?
In light of a recent court decision, you might be paying workers’ comp for employees who are injured while they’re on break.
Safety trumps disability law, according to feds
Disability laws don’t trump OSHA rules on required personal protective equipment (PPE).
