West Virginia: Deliberate intent repeal bill supporters say law hurts business growth
Supporters and opponents of a bill repealing “deliberate intent” in state law spoke in the West Virginia House of Delgates this week during a public hearing. The bill would remove means of employees and their families to seek relief beyond workers’ compensation in the event of injury or death due to negligence or indifference of employers. Charleston Gazette-Mail
USPS seeks ability to gather vaccination, testing data
The Postal Service is laying the groundwork to track the vaccination and testing status of its workforce amid the COVID-19 pandemic, or any future public health emergency. Despte the Supreme Court ruling last month striking down the Biden administration’s mandate for large employers, USPS appears unwilling to rule out the possibility that it could eventually face vaccination or testing requirements. Federal News Network
Tampa banker says requested vaccination exemption cost him his job
A Tampa banker is suing his former employer, for whom he worked for seven years, claiming he was fired three hours after submitting a religious exemption to a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. But his former employer argues he would have lost his job anyway for allegedly recording conversations with other employees without telling them, and cursing at a company executive. Florida Politics
Be mindful of movement to prevent injuries in farmwork
Whether milking cows, operating a tractor, harvesting crops by hand, carrying heavy loads, or doing a number of other chores, farmers and ranchers are at risk of developing injuries caused by repetitive motion. Fatigue, long hours, and working in hot or cold conditions are contributing factors. Injuries occur with overuse and without adequate recovery. t’s difficult to pinpoint how many farmers are dealing with these injuries, because many just work through the pain, but according to the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, three-quarters of dairy workers report an injury like this every year. Successful Farming