Work is a place you should not have to worry about getting hurt, but the reality is that employer negligence costs money and sometimes lives. And with the onset of the COVID-19 vaccine and working from home, it’s hard to know what the ever-changing laws mean for you. Learn more about your workplace rights by reading up on the latest.
OSHA has fined Nunez Consulting Services Corp. $128,132 following the tragic death of a 27-year-old worker, who fell 20 feet at a Brooklyn construction site. This unusually high penalty highlights the urgent need for improved safety measures in the industry as addressed in this commentary…
Most construction materials used to renovate or build a home contain silica dust, some of which include stone, rock, sand, gravel, clay, bricks, tiles, concrete, quartz, and certain plastics. Exposure to this dust can increase the risk of developing numerous health problems, according to data…
California’s strong agricultural industry flourishes thanks to hardworking farm workers who take great pride in their work. The state has implemented laws to ensure safe working conditions, fair pay, and basic labor protections. From the United Farm Workers Union to today, California has made it…
You never expect to get hurt during a typical day at work, but injuries happen every day – often through no fault of your own. While the rate of nonfatal workplace injury in North Carolina’s private industries is significantly lower than the national average, thousands…
Efforts to protect North Carolina workers are paying off, as new figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that the state’s nonfatal workplace illness and injury rate in private industries remains well below the national average. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
This article was brought to you by NYS workers’ compensation lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman P.C This year has quickly begun to unravel with a tragic turn of events, a construction site collapse in the Borough Park section of Brooklyn claimed the life of a…
This article was brought to you by NYS workers’ compensation lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman P.C. In times of health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s vital to understand and tackle the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. Let’s break down a recent study…
Workers’ compensation provides financial relief for employees injured on the job. However, not all workplace injuries involve full-time employees. If you’re an independent contractor injured while working, you may wonder whether you can receive workers’ comp benefits. While North Carolina law doesn’t require employers to…
Every year, thousands of people die because of work-related illnesses and injuries. Losing a loved one is always a tragedy, but the gravity of the loss is magnified when death is caused by a preventable workplace accident. Along with the emotional toll that an unexpected…
This article was brought to you by NYS workers’ compensation lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman P.C. In a spirited response to the challenges created by rising inflation, the Social Security Administration announces a 3.2 percent increase in the checks of over 71 million Americans in…