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Dairy Farms in Danger of Labor Law Non-compliance

17th August 2011
Any farming job comes with some level of danger and dairy farming certainly is no exception. The agriculture industry ranks as one of the top industries for accidents and fatalities. In terms of injury prevention, OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health ...
Author: Cecily
Medical Malpractice

Have You Been Exposed To Asbestos

18th May 2011
Unfortunately, a person that has worked in an environment where asbestos is present is likely to develop mesothelioma at some point in their life. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the protective lining which covers many internal orga...
Author: Stewart Wrighter
Personal Injury

Should You Make Reporting Injuries in the Workplace a Priority?

23rd April 2010
Recently, the State requested an explanation from a company that manufactures plastic about why it did not report workplace injuries to the State's Workers' Compensation Board, which could result in their being fined upwards of $52,500. An investigation o...
Author: Carmela Martin
Legal

Employment law and the importance of understanding it

02nd September 2007
Employment law deals with rights and obligations of both employees and employers within the workplace. The failure to fulfill certain obligations or to respect employee rights leads to a large number of litigations every year. Ending up in court can be av...
Author: Anne Tide