Roofing Contractor Faces $328,00 in Fines for Fall Hazards

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a hefty fine of $328,000 to a Newark, New Jersey roofing contractor, RRC Home Improvement Inc., for serious fall hazards. This action highlights the critical importance of workplace safety, particularly in high-risk industries like roofing.

Heat Illness: A Firefighter's Fight

A recent study highlights a concerning trend: increasing rates of heat-related illnesses among firefighters in the Golden State. As climate change intensifies, extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and severe, posing significant risks to those who bravely battle wildfires and other emergencies. This raises crucial questions about worker safety and the availability of adequate workers' compensation benefits.

Long COVID: Back to Work Challenges

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sheds light on the prevalence and impact of Long COVID across the United States. 

2023 Workplace Fatalities: A Sobering Look

 The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released its National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries for 2023. This annual report provides a comprehensive overview of workplace fatalities across the United States. The key findings reflect the implications for workplace safety.

Algorithmic Burnout: Amazon's Warehouse Workers Under Siege

In a groundbreaking investigation, the United States Senate has exposed a disturbing reality within Amazon's warehouse operations: a systemic approach to worker productivity that comes at an unprecedented human cost. The report reveals a stark and troubling correlation between the company's relentless pursuit of efficiency and the physical well-being of its workforce.

Podcast: The Limitations of a Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy

The recent New Jersey Supreme decision in Rodriquez v. Shelborne Spring LLC et al. has defined the limits of an employer's workers' compensation insurance policy. We have generated a free podcast on this topic to expand the discussion among all workers' compensation community stakeholders.

NJ Supreme Court Limits Employer Insurance Coverage for Worker Injuries

In a recent decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court clarified the scope of insurance coverage for employers facing lawsuits from injured workers. The case Dionicio Rodriguez v. Shelbourne Spring LLA addresses whether an employer's liability insurance policy covers claims of gross negligence, recklessness, and intentional misconduct brought by an employee who has already received workers' compensation benefits.