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State Juvenile Detention Officer Found Guilty of Workers’ Compensation Fraud

Brianna Smith - January 27, 2017

Workers’ compensation is one of those great programs that provides financial relief to those who need it most. It’s a form of insurance designed to provide “wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment in exchange for mandatory relinquishment of the employee’s right to sue his or her employer for the tort of negligence.” Unfortunately, all too often people try to take advantage of the system, like a state juvenile detention officer who was recently busted for workers’ compensation fraud.

No Additional Penalties for Wal-Mart in Trucking Suit

Ryan J. Farrick - January 27, 2017

A federal judge announced there would be no additional penalties for Wal-Mart in a long-lasting lawsuit. In November of 2016, a jury had awarded hundreds of truck drivers $54 million in back pay. The plaintiffs had contested that the Arkansas-based retailer hadn’t fairly compensated its over-the-road employees for doing certain tasks. A California jury found

Illinois Passes Bill to Protect Temporary Workers

Sara E. Teller - January 26, 2017

However, an Illinois lawmaker is hoping to change this by instituting a bill designed to increase protections for temporary workers.

Maryland Transit Administration Promises to Change

Sara E. Teller - January 26, 2017

Settlement reached in class action lawsuit alleging MTA could not accommodate passengers with disabilities. It promises to change for the better.

Trump’s Agriculture Pick and His Not So Great Food Safety Track Record

Brianna Smith - January 26, 2017

President Trump has had a busy week, what with signing all of his executive orders and filling positions and everything else that goes into running a country. He’s even taken upon himself to nominate someone new as the agriculture secretary, and as is common with some of his picks, his choice has many throughout Washington raising their eyebrows. So who did he choose? Sonny Perdue, the former Governor of Georgia. If approved, he will be tasked with “helping ensure the safety and quality of America’s food supply.”

Equal Income for Men and Women in Philadelphia

Sara E. Teller - January 25, 2017

Philadelphia Major Jim Kenney signed a bill making it illegal for employers to require past information related to income.

Samsung Note 7 Battery Fires Prompt Call for Better Safety Standards

Brianna Smith - January 25, 2017

Remember all those Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Fires? Well, consumers will be glad to learn that, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Samsung officials have taken the necessary steps to try and figure out what went wrong. As for the rest of the industry, the safety agency has called for other manufacturers to “set better safety standards for batteries.”

Over 600K Vehicles in New Takata Airbag Inflators Recall

Jay W. Belle Isle - January 23, 2017

Here we go again! Just when you think the biggest problem with Takata airbag inflators is manufacturing enough replacements, another recall hits. This time, over one half million vehicles are being recalled due to the faulty Takata airbag inflators. This recall is spread over thirteen vehicle manufacturers and covers 652,000 vehicles in the U.S.

Renegotiating NAFTA Among Trump’s First Executive Orders

Brianna Smith - January 23, 2017

Less than a week after taking office, President Trump is set to sign his first round of executive orders, including one that would renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada. In fact, as early as today he plans on making the topic of free trade a focus, as a senior White

Florida Residents At Risk in Takata Airbag Recall

Sara E. Teller - January 20, 2017

Faulty Takata airbags mark the biggest automotive recall in U.S. history to date. Florida residents are at the greatest risk.

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