Since emerging from the recession in 2009, companies are relying on temporary workers more heavily than ever before. According to the Department of Labor, the U.S. had added 913,000 temporary employees in the four years since the recession’s end, amounting to about 19% of all new jobs. As of December 2013, preliminary figures indicate there […]
Tips to Avoid Common Winter Injuries
We upstate New Yorkers are no stranger to freezing winters. But the recent Arctic Blasts we’ve been experiencing is enough to test even our endurance for cold weather. Glacial temperatures are not only a nuisance but can put you at higher risk for injuries. Keep reading to review the three forms of injuries people commonly […]
OSHA Proposes to Make Workplace Safety Records Public
In a move the has generated substantial controversy, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed changes to its workplace reporting rules that would require employers with more than 250 employees to publicly disclose reported injuries and illness. Currently, employers are only obliged to post yearly summaries of illness and injuries in a prominent […]
When Can You Sue for Injuries in the Workplace?
An Arcade, NY man was recently awarded $10 million for back injuries suffered while on-the-job at a North Tonawanda recycling plant. In 2007, at the request of his employer, the man was delivering documents to be shredded at the recycling plant when a forklift driver rounded a corner and pushed a heavy pallet of shredded […]
I’ve Been in a Car Accident: Do I Have a Good Case?
If you’ve been injured in car accident in upstate New York, you might wonder whether you have a strong legal case against the other driver. It’s a good question: even if the accident wasn’t your fault, certain elements must be present to successfully sue the other driver. Here are the elements that make up a […]
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