As more Americans return to workplaces, the experience of meat plant workers shows the difficulty of linking infections to employment and getting compensation for medical care and lost wages. https://reut.rs/2SmimwQ
REUTERS.COM
Meatpackers deny workers benefits for COVID-19 deaths, illnesses
The Labor Department on Tuesday announced a proposal that could deem millions of janitors, construction workers and gig workers to be contractors rather than employees, its most ambitious step toward blessing the business practices of companies like Uber and Lyft. https://nyti.ms/36q4JF4
NYTIMES.COM
Uber and Lyft Could Gain From U.S. Rule Defining Employment
Google’s recent $310 million settlement includes more than 80 updates or changes to its handling of sexual misconduct, discrimination and retaliation cases, the settlement filing shows. #EmploymentLaw https://cnb.cx/34kNguW
CNBC.COM
Google's $310 million sexual harassment settlement aims to set new industry standards
Exposure to carcinogenic toxins such as formaldehyde, arsenic, and carbon monoxide is common in some occupations.
BUSINESSINSIDER.COM
10 jobs that are linked to a higher risk of cancer
#AutoAccidents are chaotic by nature, and the aftermath can be, too. Have your camera ready and be prepared to file a police report.
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How to Get Adequate Driver Info After an Accident - NerdWallet
New research shows that minimum-wage violations spike as low-paid workers become more vulnerable and less inclined to complain. #EmploymentLaw https://nyti.ms/363lBRQ
NYTIMES.COM
Stiffing Workers on Wages Grows Worse With Recession
Millions of vehicles could face recall due to faulty seat belts using parts provided by Takata, the same Japanese supplier responsible for the recall of tens of millions of vehicles due to defective air bag inflators blamed for hundreds of injuries and dozens of deaths. https://nbcnews.to/3odq4b8
NBCNEWS.COM
First came a worldwide recall for air bags. Now, millions of Takata seat belts may also be faulty.
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sexual harassment can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. Harassment is illegal when it is frequent or severe enough to create a hostile work environment, or when it results in an adverse employment decision, like the victim being demoted or fired. #EmploymentLaw
A growing number of negligence suits are being filed across the country against nursing homes and other long-term care facilities by families whose relatives died from the coronavirus while living in such facilities. https://bit.ly/3m9LpAG
ABAJOURNAL.COM
Coronavirus-related deaths in nursing homes prompt lawsuits and questions about who's responsible
The federal agency charged with upholding workplace safety has dismissed more than half of the complaints from workers who say they were retaliated against for raising coronavirus safety concerns, according to a new report. https://wapo.st/3j6wrcs
WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Labor agency closes more than half of workers’ coronavirus retaliation complaints without investigating
When you think about workplace health and safety concerns, it may bring to mind anything from exposure to potential cancer-causing chemicals to injuries due to major mishaps at industrial worksites. But many employees file workers’ compensation claims for another reason: carpal tunnel syndrome.
HEALTH.USNEWS.COM
Is Your Job to Blame for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
A widely-used diabetes drug has been recalled after manufacturers found it contained unacceptably high levels of a cancer-causing contaminant. https://cnn.it/2ItcZdB
CNN.COM
A diabetes drug has been recalled because it contains high levels of cancer-causing agent
According to a notice posted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Ring has thus far received 23 reports of doorbells catching fire and causing property damage, as well as eight reports of minor burns. https://cnn.it/32RZefH
CNN.COM
Ring recalls 350,000 smart doorbells after some of them caught fire
A former employee accuses JPMorgan Chase of failing to stop what she said was racially driven bullying. Wall Street has come under growing scrutiny for how it treats people of color, and Black employees in particular. #EmploymentLaw https://nyti.ms/38BuKCv
NYTIMES.COM
What Counts as Race Discrimination? A Suit Against JPMorgan Is a Test
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission approved changes to its workplace religious discrimination guidance to account for recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on religious defenses and accommodations, teeing it up for White House review. https://bit.ly/2Uji1Mk
NEWS.BLOOMBERGLAW.COM
EEOC to Update Religious Bias Guidance With High Court Precedent
It could be assumed that during a pandemic there would be fewer people driving and fewer accidents and road deaths. But research suggests that the picture is much more complicated. https://bit.ly/2Izk902
FORBES.COM
Riskier Behaviour During Pandemic Is Causing More Accidents
Having witnesses to back up your story can be valuable when pursuing a personal injury claim. Since memories fade quickly, it's best for witnesses to be contacted promptly after an accident. An attorney can help you track down witnesses, gather statements, or decide who to call.
Jakks Pacific is recalling specific versions of its Morfboard Skate&Scoot Combo scooters with "Y" handlebars, as the company has received 18 reports of the handlebars breaking. https://yhoo.it/2TyiWIm
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This Popular Scooter Is Being Pulled After Causing Injuries
Google has agreed to pay more than $3.8 million, including nearly $2.6 million in back pay, to settle allegations of "systemic" pay and hiring discrimination that disadvantaged women and Asian workers. https://abcn.ws/3oPrlUR
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Google to pay $3.8 million over alleged discrimination against women, Asians
The same laws that protect employees’ rights often prohibit employers from retaliating against employees for asserting those rights. If your employer has taken negative action against you because you complained about illegal conduct, such as discrimination, unpaid wages, or safety violations, you should consider a consultation with an employment attorney.
Studies undertaken by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have found that firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of getting cancer and a 14 percent higher risk of dying from the disease than the general United States population. https://nyti.ms/3iVVDEq
NYTIMES.COM
Firefighters Battle an Unseen Hazard: Their Gear Could Be Toxic
In a recent press release, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) made clear that job postings conveying preference — for example, “recent graduate”, young”, “energetic”, is an example of a recruiting practice that may involve systemic age discrimination. https://bit.ly/3qSp4cZ
FORBES.COM
EEOC Releases New Details On Systemic Age Discrimination: What You Can Do
The United States Department of Labor oversees and enforces more than 180 federal laws governing workplace activities for about 10 million employers and 125 million workers. https://bit.ly/2KUt6Cy
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Review a Comprehensive List of U.S. Employment and Labor Laws
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from an impact to the head. Though the signs of TBI may not be immediately apparent, the effects of brain injuries can be far reaching, and may permanently lessen your quality of life. This makes calculating the damages (monetary compensation) tricky for these types of injuries. You'll want to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side to help make your case so you can recover the compensation you deserve.
