In a new regulation issued by the Labor Department, millions more employees will be eligible for overtime pay as early as December 1st. Under the new rules, eligible workers earning up to $47,476 a year must receive time and a half in overtime pay, a threshold previously set at $23,660 back in 2004. Opponents of… Read More »
Archives for May 2016
Medical Errors Result in Many Wrongful Deaths
A Johns Hopkins study estimates that more than 250,000 Americans die each year from medical errors. In fact, the National Patient Safety Foundation refers to ‘patient harm’ as the third-leading cause of death, ranking just behind heart disease and cancer. Although the potential for patient harm is great, the problem is not well-documented. Medical mistakes… Read More »
Construction Falls Leading Cause of Fatalities
Falls from elevations at construction work sites can be deadly. Many accidents at construction sites can be prevented by alerting workers to the risks they face on-the-job. The Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is underway this week through Friday, May 6, 2016. The purpose of the Stand-Down is to raise awareness… Read More »
Product Liability Lawsuits Springing Up Around Glyphosate
Glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world, with a broad range of agricultural, commercial and household applications. The Monsanto Company began selling the herbicide in the 1970s and its use has increased sharply with the introduction of genetically engineered crops of corn, soy, sugar and sugar beets in the U.S.… Read More »