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STUDENT ATTACKS TEACHERS: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #113

Posted on May 9, 2024

It is reported that a High School Student attacked two teachers on school grounds.  Currently, he is charged with assault for slapping one Teacher.  He is also accused of kidnapping and misdemeanor riot.  Nypost.com. It is reported that one of the teachers said: “I walked up to the desk to get my phone to call the office and he mockingly walked behind me, and I happened to turn around and see him and the students started laughing,” “The next thing I know he had taken his hand and smushed my head and everybody started laughing and he ran out.” The other Teacher was reportedly smacked...

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER’S BODY CAMERA IGNITES: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #112

Posted on May 6, 2024

Many Law Enforcement agencies require their staff to wear body camera.   The Nypost.com reported on an incident in which a Female Corrections Officer's body camera ignited and for which she suffered injuries.  The Department immediately acted to pull the devices from 3,000 other officers pending a safety review. According to the reports, it appears that she did not suffer burn injuries but instead suffered from smoke inhalation.  She went to the hospital but was not admitted.  It was reported that “She’s doing O.K., a little traumatized.” What is the Nature of The Correctional Officer's...

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EMPLOYER LIABILITY IMPACTS JOBS: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #111

Posted on March 5, 2024

Contra Costa California Library Workers are impacted by liability concerns. It is reported that “[a] California library is shutting down because rampant criminal activity has threatened patrons and employees.” The decision to close the Antioch Community Library branch on Saturday was made after “repeated dangerous incidents,” NBC This article will discuss how liability impacts employer’s decisions and how it affects employees. What Is Liability? Liability essentially means that an individual or entity can be legally responsible for certain events.  In the employment setting, employers...

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ELDERLY SUBSTITUTE TEACHER BEATEN BY “MAN CHILD”: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #110

Posted on March 4, 2024

A 74 year-old Substitute Teacher was beaten by a 280 pound student.  Dailymail,com. As a result of the assault, the High School Teacher sustained severe facial injuries.  The news reporting did not indicate as to whether there were additional injuries. This article will discuss the issues that present under this fact pattern within the context of California Workers' Compensation Law. Should the Fact that the Worker is a Substitute Teacher Matter? Yes. Workers' Compensation benefits are based upon an Injured Worker's Average Weekly Wage. As such, a "red flag" is raised with respect to a Substiute...

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