WCB Reopening Most Offices
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board is reopening most offices for in-person services today.
The board said the reopening of the Manhattan and Queens offices will be delayed because of…
Rail Company Owes $453,510 to Workers Fired Over Safety Concerns
A federal judge ordered CSX Transportation Inc. to pay $453,510 to two railroad workers who were fired after raising workplace safety concerns in 2017.
The judge also ordered the company to…
Grain Operator Fined $536,965 for Combustible Dust Hazards
Federal workplace safety inspectors fined a grain operator in Nebraska $536,965 for exposing workers to fire and explosion risks by allowing combustible dust to accumulate.
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
Worker Not Entitled to Penalties for Employer’s Failure to Pay for Meds
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for penalties for his employer’s failure to pay for his prescribed medications.
Case: Benedict v. Hard Chrome Specialists Inc.
New Law Expands Eligibility for Safety Program, Premium Discounts
More Delaware employers will be able to participate in the state’s Workplace Safety Program and earn premium discounts, under a new law.
Senate Bill 306, enacted by Gov. John Carney in…