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… Continue reading EMPLOYER LIABILITY IMPACTS JOBS: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #111
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McDonalds’ Workers Serving Up Unhappy Meals? Injured Workers In the News, #109
A problematic workplace has plagued an Australian McDonalds. Alleged rat infestation created workplace disharmony along with “… falling ceiling tiles, exposed wiring, and broken air conditioners that are subjecting workers to unnecessary risks.” News.com.au This article will discuss how whether these workplace problems necessarily translate into workers’ compensation claim for work injury. Do These McDonalds’… Continue reading McDonalds’ Workers Serving Up Unhappy Meals? Injured Workers In the News, #109
At SpaceX, Worker Injuries Soar Amidst Elon Musk’s Race to Mars: Injured Workers in the News, #101
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Company has been beset with work injuries. According to the DailyMail.com, the injuries have included cuts or lacerations, broken bones, dislocations,, hands or fingers were ‘crushed,’ head injuries, skull fractures, concussions and a traumatic brain injury. Further, there have been burns and eye injuries. There are allegations of safety failures. Specifically, in… Continue reading At SpaceX, Worker Injuries Soar Amidst Elon Musk’s Race to Mars: Injured Workers in the News, #101
MRI Machine Malfunction Leaves Nurse with Crushing Injuries: Injured Workers in the News, #99
A Kaiser Nurse from Redwood City California sustained a work-related injury when she was pinned between an MRI machine and a between a bed. She received “deep lacerations requiring surgery after two screws became embedded in her body.” Dailymail.com It is reported that a probe found that the medical facility ‘failed to provide radiologic services… Continue reading MRI Machine Malfunction Leaves Nurse with Crushing Injuries: Injured Workers in the News, #99
Willful Misconduct in the Workplace Examples | Injured Workers in the News #89
A news report about the President of the United States offers an excellent example as to a claim of Serious and Willful Misconduct is within California Workers’ Compensation. While the facts do not fall within workers’ compensation, they do lay out facts that offer an insight as to what would be considered as excellent example… Continue reading Willful Misconduct in the Workplace Examples | Injured Workers in the News #89
Teacher Shot By 6-Year-Old: Injured Workers in the News
A Teacher was shot by a 6 year old student in her classroom. Since the accident, new facts have been reported. The student, prior to the shooting, allegedly had expressed a desire to set this teacher on fire and have her die. A news report noted that “[t]he child, who was known to throw furniture… Continue reading Teacher Shot By 6-Year-Old: Injured Workers in the News
Sergeant Accused Of Pulling Fellow Officer’s Ponytail: Injured Workers in the News, # 74
A Police Sergeant reportedly yanked a fellow officer’s ponytail while at the Police Station. The hair tug, according to a complaint, caused the Officer to have “substantial” neck pain. It was reported that the Officer had prior neck problems and that the Police Sergeant, who pulled the hair, was aware of her medical condition nypost.com… Continue reading Sergeant Accused Of Pulling Fellow Officer’s Ponytail: Injured Workers in the News, # 74
Did Amazon’s Conduct Constitute Serious and Willful Misconduct When Amazon Employee Died at Work? Injured Worker in the News #27
An Amazon Distribution Center collapsed and a delivery driver died. Governmental Officials noted “[w]e are concerned by recent reports that Amazon may be putting the health and safety of its workers at risk, including by requiring them to work in dangerous conditions during tornadoes, hurricanes, and other extreme weather.” Foxnews.com How does the Workers’ Compensation… Continue reading Did Amazon’s Conduct Constitute Serious and Willful Misconduct When Amazon Employee Died at Work? Injured Worker in the News #27
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS, EPISODE #1: BURGER MADNESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Many news articles involve work injuries. A recent viral story about Burger King Employees quitting their jobs en masse is one of them. Fox News reported that “[e]mployees there said they’ve been working in a kitchen with no air conditioning for weeks, with the temperature reaching more than 90 degrees at one point, according to KLKN Channel… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS, EPISODE #1: BURGER MADNESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW