Nov 9, 2015 | Employment Concerns
Part of our work culture in this country is independent. We’re hesitant at best to raise questions about the safety standards at our jobs or point fingers when common practices are clearly dangerous. No one wants to lose his or her job because he or she is seen as...
Oct 23, 2015 | Employment Concerns
There was a controversial case here in Colorado just recently. A judge ruled in favor of a widow whose husband died because of unfavorable working conditions. Jim Freemyer, an oil-field worker, died in 2014 after inhaling toxic chemicals in a low-oxygen atmosphere at...
Jul 29, 2015 | Employment Concerns
It is undeniable that drug use can make anyone prone to accidents. Regardless of whether marijuana is used within or outside work, medicinally or not, the effect of pot in the body can still lead to devastating accidents in the workplace. When a worker suffers an...
Apr 21, 2015 | Employment Concerns
Exposure to hazardous chemicals in the workplace can lead to severe health issues, including chronic illnesses and long-term disability. Workers who experience such exposure may be entitled to compensation. This article explains what hazardous substances are, employer...
