FDR Safety
JANUARY 27, 2021
Expect an increase in discrimination enforcement and possible expansion of limits on drug testing following an accident or injury. Expect a return to press releases for all large penalties, willful violations, criminal prosecutions, and other significant agency actions. Expect an increase in inspections that result in large penalties.
Fieldwire
MARCH 20, 2023
Some construction companies have started to hire more women, but they face issues with harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The AGC Report shows that diversity and inclusion improve safety where accidents can be fatal. Therefore, the likelihood of accidents in your workplace increases. Diversity promotes safety.
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Levelset
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages. It helps cover legal costs if an employee files a lawsuit related to wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and breach of employment contract, among other claims. What happens when a subcontractor is uninsured?
Safety Services Company
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
However, when it comes to making changes to your safety culture and program to address this rising issue, it’s best to remember older workers are unique from individual to individual – assuming that everyone of a certain age is in need of special accommodations will only pave the road to discrimination.
FDR Safety
MARCH 19, 2020
In the case of catastrophic accidents, including fatalities or accidents resulting in multiple serious injuries, special care must be taken when it comes to the designation of company representatives. The OSH Act prohibits retaliation or discrimination against an employee participating in an OSHA inspection, including OSHA interviews.
Safety Services Company
NOVEMBER 22, 2013
These investigations are typically triggered by an accident at the workplace, an employee complaint or an OSHA initiated industry specific safety blitz. In addition to “apparent violations” the OSHA investigator will advise that: The employer must not discriminate against employees for health and safety activity.
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 17, 2016
What photos of an accident? Cell phones cameras, video and audio recorder capabilities, and text functions can be an employer’s worst nightmare when it comes to harassment and discrimination claims. Employers can be liable for employee accidents that occur while they are distracted by texting or on the phone.
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