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Control of Jobsite Safety Is A Triable Issue

The Sixth District Court of Appeal overturned a trial court’s summary judgment holding the Privette Doctrine blocked a negligence lawsuit. It sent the case back down, ordering the trial court to determine whether the general contractor retained control over safety or if responsibility for safety was delegated to a subcontractor, the injured worker’s direct employer. … Read More »

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Standards Board Threatened by Governor

California Gov. Jerry Brown’s May budget revise includes a move that has long been rumored: the elimination of the nationally renowned and respected Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, also known as the Cal-OSHA Standards Board. The move would eliminate about two Standards Board jobs and save the state only $324,000. Under the Governor’s proposal, … Read More »

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News Digest 6/20/2008

WSI Declares $77 Million Dividend The board of North Dakota workers compensation insurer Workforce Safety and Insurance votes to declare a dividend of $77 million that will go to more … Read More »

News Digest 6/19/2008

Expert: Finding the Right Rx for Your Workers’ Comp Program With increased attention to safety causing a decline in the number of workplace accidents, which has resulted in fewer claims … Read More »

News Digest 2/1/2008

North Dakota Gov Appoints Two to WSI Board North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven selects a grocer and construction company president for the board of Workforce Safety and Insurance, the state’s … Read More »

News Digest 1/28/2008

Employers Need to Face Up to Bullying Costs, Says Aussie Lawyer Billions of dollars in compensation would be saved each year if employers were more open about their policies on … Read More »

News Digest 11/19/2007

Nail Techs Testify Before Senate Panel Nail technicians, some stricken with occupational illnesses, testify before a California Senate hearing in San Francisco on safety and health issues in the nail … Read More »

News Digest 11/13/2007

N.D. Governor Wants Power to Hire WSI Director North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven, who recently urged Workforce Safety and Insurance to hire a consultant to advise on personnel issues and … Read More »