An occupational disease or illness refers to any disease that arises from exposure to a risk factor while at work or while participating in a work-related activity. Employees who sustain an injury, or contract a disease or illness that is directly related to their employment are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. How Workers Contract […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the government agency tasked with ensuring that employees are provided a safe work environment. Employers are required to comply with all the OSHA standards that relate to their particular industry. In addition, employers must abide by the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act. This clause requires […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the branch of the government that is responsible for ensuring employees have a safe place to work. As such, they set and enforce safety regulations that employers must follow. If regulations are disregarded, employees have the right to file a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health […]

New York healthcare workers have some of the most demanding jobs. They spend between 8 and 12 hours on their feet, with few breaks to sit down. They have to react quickly, twist and turn fast, and even lift objects (including people). In this type of physical work environment, it is not uncommon for workers […]

The death of a loved one is a traumatic event. The grief is compounded when the death was preventable and due to someone’s negligent or intentional wrong act. In addition to the sorrow felt over the missing person, if you were dependent on that person for financial support, you may find yourself struggling to pay […]