Employers are well aware that just one work-related accident or illness can result in medical expenses, rehabilitation services, and liability compensation. A recent Nebraska Supreme Court decision is a reminder that undocumented aliens, as well as legal workers, may bring workers’ compensation claims. In Moyera v. Quality Pork Int’l, 284 Neb. 963 (Jan. 4
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Inquiry to Determine Employee’s Religious Objection to Mandatory Vaccination Gains EEOC Counsel’s Support
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Employers may seek additional information regarding an employee’s religious beliefs where the employee seeks to be excused from participating in a mandatory influenza vaccination program for religious reasons, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Office of Legal Counsel. The opinion came in an informal discussion letter in which the Office responded to an inquiry…
OSHA Law Blog Nominated “Best Construction Blog”
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I am very pleased to announce that the OSHA Law Blog has been nominated as a “Best Construction Blog” by the publisher of North Carolina Construction News. We need your help! If you’re a fan of the OSHA Law Blog, please vote for us by clicking here. You will need to scroll about…
OSHA Reports Whistleblower Claims are Rising
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Employee claims of retaliation have risen steadily on a year-to-year basis and recent government statistics suggest this is a continuing trend. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), which enforces 22 separate federal whistleblower statutes, has issued updated statistics showing the number of whistleblower cases filed with the agency and their outcome. According to the…
What to Expect from OSHA in President Obama’s Second Term
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Now that President Barack Obama has officially begun his second term in office, it is appropriate to look ahead at what a “second-term” Occupational Safety and Health Administration will mean for employers. Details are here.
GAO Study Critical of OSHA’s NRTL Program
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The General Accounting Office (GAO) has just completed a critical review of OSHA’s Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program. The NRTL Program is an OSHA program that accredits laboratories to perform testing of certain equipment to ensure its safety when used in the workplace. Most notably, all electrical equipment used in worksites across the country…
Workplace Bullying: Effective Policies for the Workplace
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Bullying is not exclusive to the schoolyard. Bullying in the workplace is a real problem and, if allowed, can destroy a company’s culture and employee morale. To read the full article, click here.
Workplace Law Implications of the 2012 Presidential Election
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Now that we know President Barack Obama will remain in office for the next four years, he and and the federal agencies responsible for enforcing the nation’s workplace laws likely will continue to pursue a number of pro-employee initiatives. A sampling is provided here.