Injured Worker Upheld in Refusing Suitable Return Job Because He Opposed Vaccination September 12, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson It was reasonable for an injured employee who is returning to work to refuse a job that accommodated his disability...
Mother Sues Peloton for Death of Son Killed When Bike Fell on Him During Workout September 12, 2023 A woman has filed a lawsuit against Peloton over the death of her son, who was killed when his exercise...
Ground Zero Employers Must Notify Workers of 9/11 Benefits Under New Law September 11, 2023 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to sign legislation today to assure that people who returned to work in...
U.S. Settles Sexual Harassment Claims Against Baltimore County Fire Department September 11, 2023 The U.S. Justice Department reports that it has reached a settlement with Baltimore County, Maryland for relief and compensation for...
New York Ups Workers’ Compensation Benefits; Targets Wage Theft, ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings September 11, 2023 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed three bills into law that affect workers, including one raising the minimum disability...
Judge’s Ruling That Trump Defamed Writer Sets Up Second Trial on Damages September 8, 2023 By Jennifer Peltz Four months after a jury found that Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, a federal...
Allstate Wins Trade Secret Tiff With Former Agents September 8, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson Allstate Insurance has emerged victorious in litigation against two of its former exclusive agents who retained and used Allstate spreadsheets...
FEMA Disaster Aid Now Available in Maine for June Flooding September 8, 2023 The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine...
Connecticut Farm Worker Paralyzed After Being Attacked by Bull September 8, 2023 A 59-year-old Connecticut man was seriously injured after being attacked by a bull at the farm where he was working....
Zimmerman Nominated to Be New Jersey Insurance and Banking Commissioner September 7, 2023 Governor Phil Murphy has nominated Justin Zimmerman as commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. Zimmerman, who...