New Jersey has been one of the country’s largest outbreak epicenters during the global health crisis. Home to a predominant international airport, this state was hit hard in the early stages of the virus’s entry into the U.S. Since then, the state has been trying to...
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Year: 2020
Needle sticks still a risk for healthcare workers
Hospitals and other healthcare settings are dangerous workplaces. Volatile patients and family members, exposure to bodily fluids, heavy lifting and the need to respond on the fly can all result in serious work-related injuries and illnesses.A cause of much concern in...
Habits that can improve your mental health in the workplace
In our last post, we examined the increased rates of mental anguish in the workplace in recent months. We discussed why employers should care about employee mental health – and the steps they can take to support their workforce.In honor of Brain Health Awareness...
Workplace stress on the rise, according to recent study
Mental health issues are often stigmatized in our society. Physical health ailments are viewed as real, while the legitimacy of mental health problems is often questioned. Yet with the pervasiveness of mental health issues in this country, that shouldn’t be the case....
Amazon sued for failing to comply with public safety orders
Amazon has been the subject of considerable scrutiny in recent months. In the midst of a global pandemic, it is one of the few corporations in the world that is not only surviving – but thriving more than ever.But as profits for the retail giant continue to rise, so...
Is Amazon doing all it can to protect its employees from COVID-19?
Amazon has become one of the country’s largest employers in recent years. Warehouses have popped up in every state, as the country has collectively begun to rely on the convenience and fast delivery of the online retail giant over brick-and-mortar alternatives.In the...
COSH releases “Dirty Dozen” list of worst U.S. employers for 2020
The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (COSH) releases an annual report of its “dirty dozen” employers. This list is comprised of the worst-ranked U.S. employers based on factors that compromise the health and safety of workers and the community at...
Exposed to the Coronavirus at Work? Know your rights
Under NJ Workers' Compensation law, if you or a loved one have been exposed to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) while acting within the scope of employment you are entitled to receive medical treatment, lost wage benefits, and a disability award from your employer. If the...
What protections exist for NJ employees returning to work.
Gov. Phil Murphy has modified his previous executive order, which closed all non-essential businesses, construction projects and recreational and entertainment businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Starting at 6 a.m. Monday, May 18, non-essential retail and...
NJ owner pleads guilty for lying about worker injuries
The owner of a construction company in Somerset County, New Jersey, faces probation and fines for lying to investigators over serious injuries suffered by two of his workers.Robert Riley – who owns RSR Home Construction LLC in Far Hills – admitted to one count of...