Much has been said about an employer's obligations to create a safe working environment for their employees. This means a working environment free from serious hazards, and one that follows the standards are rules created by the Occupational Safety and Health...
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Falls at construction sites, a common cause of workplace injuries
The construction site fall that left workers injured in Massachusetts discussed in last week's blog highlights one of the most common types of injuries suffered in construction site accidents -- those caused by falls. Construction workers experienced 4.3 non-fatal...
Construction site fall injures two
Though some workplaces are definitely more dangerous than others, this does not mean that an employer is excused from their obligation of removing hazards and minimizing risks in that place. Even where it is not possible to remove all possible dangers, employers need...
Can my employer fire me for filing a workers’ comp claim?
Even though a worker injured on the job has the right to file a workers' compensation claim with their employer, the reality is that many employees may hesitate to do so. This is because they are afraid they might lose their job as a result. Already an employee is...
General contractor should have known of safety violation: court
A recent ruling by a federal appeals court regarding a fine imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for workplace safety violations may significantly affect workers' compensation law in Massachusetts. A Massachusetts based company acting as a...
Are all injured employees eligible for workers’ comp?
Readers of this blog may be aware that when they are injured on the job in Massachusetts, they may be able to receive workers' compensation benefits from their employer. However, there is an important aspect to keep in mind-one must be eligible to receive them. How...
Don’t hurriedly settle a workers’ comp claim without legal help
When one is injured on the job, the last thing they may want to do is hold their employer accountable through a workers' compensation claim. However, most employees do not realize they are barred from filing any other form of claim against their employer and, as a...
Unsafe working conditions prevail in winter
As most Massachusetts' residents prepare to bunker down in their homes during the winter, many others take to the streets to make it safer for others to travel to and from work. But, as one can imagine, snow and ice make for unsafe working conditions and certain...
What rights do employees have?
Workers may often feel like they are under their employer's thumb and cannot question or challenge any of the unsafe or dangerous decisions made by their employers, but this is not the case. Massachusetts employees, along with those across the country, have various...
Crowd management to avoid workplace injuries is boss’s duty
As mentioned previously on this blog space, it is an employer's responsibility to create a safe working environment for all employees at all times, regardless of the type of workspace. One time an ordinarily safe working place can become unsafe is when a big sale or...
