Which groups are most frequently subjected to workplace discrimination in the United States?
Workplace discrimination is a prevalent problem in the United States, where employees are treated unjustly or disadvantaged based on factors such as their race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation or other characteristics. Discrimination comes in various forms like harassment, unequal pay, or not getting promoted or other opportunities. It is important to note that […]
The Risk of On-the-Job Injuries for Janitors
The dangers of the workplace for janitors cannot be ignored. Despite the efforts of the social movement Justice for Janitors, which began in 1985 and is organized under the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), janitors still have a high rate of workplace injuries. The demanding nature of a janitor’s job, which includes tasks such […]
Did you consider third-party liability?
If an employee sustains an industrial injury while working, they can receive workers’ compensation benefits from their employer regardless of fault or negligence. However, in certain cases, the employee may have been injured by the fault or negligence of a third party. The injured worker is the first party, the employer is the second party, […]