Thousands of cabinet workers in the U.S. may be at risk of injury from inhaling silica dust; artificial stone containing the mineral silica used to make kitchen and bath countertops has been linked to deaths and irreversible lung injury in workers that manufacture, sell and install countertops for a living. Dust from cutting slabs of… Read More »
Employment Discrimination in Targeted Social Media Job Ads
Employment discrimination in the digital age is on the rise with some companies engaging in discriminatory practices in advertising of job opportunities by targeting job adverting to a limited online audience. In fact, a group of recent EEOC rulings found reasonable cause to conclude that more than a handful of employers have used social media… Read More »
Safety Features to Prevent Car Accident Injuries
While front seats have become safer, equipped with seat belt sensors that can tighten up when a crash is imminent or loosen to prevent seat belt injury, back seat technologies have been slower to catch up. Prioritizing safety in the front seat just made sense because there are generally fewer back seat occupants and they… Read More »
What Should You Do If Your Workers’ Comp Claim is Denied
If your Iowa workers’ compensation claim is denied, the first step is to try and work out the dispute with the employer and/or the workers’ compensation insurer. Sometimes more information is needed or a step missed, which can be easily rectified so that benefits can be paid. However, if that is not the case and… Read More »
Iowa School Buses to Add Seat Belts to Reduce Injuries
In accordance with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations, new school buses in Iowa will now be equipped with three point passenger safety belts. Although school bus travel is by and large one of the safest modes of travel, the board’s investigation of school bus crashes that have occurred indicate that seat belts are… Read More »
Help for Delayed or Denied Workers’ Comp
The labor movement in the U.S. grew in response to the need to protect the common interests of workers such as better wages, reasonable hours, and perhaps most importantly, safer working conditions to prevent injuries and fatalities in the workplace. This weekend we celebrate Labor Day, a day to recognize the social and economic achievements… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Payable for Work Sponsored Trips and Events
When you are injured while working your 9 to 5 job at the office, you will likely be covered under workers’ compensation for medical bills and lost wages resulting from the injury. Workers’ compensation coverage is typically available to employees if an accident or injury occurs when performing work related duties. However when accidents occur… Read More »
Fired After Seeking Drug or Alcohol Treatment
Many employees avoid seeking treatment for drug or alcohol addiction because they are afraid of losing their jobs or that they will be subject to other adverse employment actions. However, it is important to understand that your choice to get help is protected by various laws and acts that provide a measure of job security… Read More »
Iowa Head On Collision Injury
Head on collisions occur when two cars driving opposite directions crash into each other. Head on collisions often result in severe injuries and fatalities. Head on collisions sometimes occur when a motorist attempts to pass other vehicles and miscalculates the time needed to safely pass. Just yesterday an Iowa motorist was killed when attempting to… Read More »
Car Accidents Involving Teen Drivers
With more free time on their hands, teens drive more often during the summer months which can increase their risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the number of crash incidents involving teens goes up dramatically and, unfortunately, sometimes teens and other motorists are injured or killed.… Read More »