Slipping causes majority of workplace injuries: Study
Slips are the most common cause of avoidable injuries in Colorado workplaces, according to a report from Pinnacol Assurance released Monday. These accidents are also a frequent precursor to long-term disability claims. The National Safety Council reports that falls are the third-leading cause of unintentional death in the U.S. Colorado Springs Business Journal
Lawsuit blaming employer for COVID-19 infection fails
A federal court recently dismissed a lawsuit filed by an employee and his spouse attempting to hold his employer liable for both of them contracting COVID-19. The dismissal should bring comfort to employer anxiety over negligence lawsuits by employees and their family members seeking damages for possibly bringing a coronavirus infection home from the workplace, writes Michael P. Cianfichi, Attorney, Saul Erwing Arnstein & Lehr LLP. HR Daily Advisor
How to avoid misclassifying employees under Maine Workers’ Compensation Act
While the criteria for determining employment status are clear, applying the criteria in real-world situations is not often as simple, according to John Cronan, attorney with Preti Flaherty in Portland, Maine. Mainebiz
Virus restrictions will drop on Wednesday, June 30, or when Oregon reaches a 70 percent vaccination rate, whichever comes first. Once the state reopens, how long will it take to lift the COVID-19 workplace rules? KATU