The history of asbestos litigation trends is one that’s both long and sad. It has provided important lessons on the human impact the details of civil procedure can have on workplace safety. Even though legal battles over the use of asbestos are nearly 100 years old, the lawsuits are still coming with ever-greater frequency. A […]
Workplace Safety
Negligence & Gambling: Inside the Tyson Foods COVID-19 Lawsuit
Isidro Fernandez worked at Tyson Foods at their plant in Waterloo, IA. Tragically, Fernandez died in April 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. His family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit on the grounds that the approach of Tyson Foods to the coronavirus was fraught with “wanton disregard for workplace safety”. The allegations start with […]
Ensure Workplace Safety with this OSHA Small Business Checklist
When you embarked on your entrepreneurial ambitions, you knew that dealing with government regulations was going to be a part of the equation. When it comes to the safety of your employees, the relevant law is the Occupational Safety & Health Act, enacted into law in 1970. The agency that issues regulations in accord with […]
South Carolina Law Aimed At First Responders’ Mental Health
The movement to improve first responders’ mental health continued to grow at the end of 2019. South Carolina became the latest state to take up legislation that would make accessing mental health coverage easier under the state workers’ compensation program. Statistical data has made it clear how high the stakes are. The Firefighter Behavioral Health […]
Marijuana & Zero-Tolerance Workplace Drug Policies: A Legal Mess
As of the date this article was published, there are 33 states where marijuana used for medicinal purposes has been legalized. Eleven of those states have also made marijuana legal for recreational use. At the same time, however, federal law still treats marijuana as an illegal drug. The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 requiring employers […]
Tesla Faces Dual Challenge: Workers Comp Dispute & Safety Concern
Tesla has come to be a leader in the market for electric cars. The firm’s Model 3 was the top-selling electric car in the world for 2018. But that’s coming at a cost—there are increasing concerns about employees being overworked and that leading to injuries. On top of that, there are charges that the firm’s […]