Safety and OSHA News

Did loss of vision in one eye make job applicant a safety risk?

by September 20, 2013 4 Comments

A man became essentially blind in one eye. Could he safely become an FBI Special Agent? The case was heard before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). [Read more...]

Employee wins $100K over allergy to co-worker’s perfume

by April 1, 2010 Comments (0)

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. [Read more...]

Is violent worker protected from firing by disability law?

by September 18, 2009 Comments (0)

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A diabetic employee can’t control his hypoglycemic episodes. In recent episodes, he’s become disoriented around dangerous equipment and threatened violence against co-workers. Can you fire him for safety reasons, or is he protected under disability law? [Read more...]

Can employer deny overtime to worker on light duty?

by April 17, 2009 Comments (0)

Blanket policies barring employees on light or limited duty from working overtime violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. [Read more...]