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Social Security Disability Judges Again Under Attack
Social Security Disability judges have a difficult job to do. They are asked to preside over a huge number of appeals because so many initial applications for benefits are denied even when people have a legitimate need for benefits. Unfortunately, as part of ongoing efforts to undermine an important lifeline providing benefits to the disabled,…
Read More »Could a CEO Be Imprisoned for Worker Deaths?
Criminal prosecution after a workplace injury is very rare. Prosecutors and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are frequently lacking in resources to conduct comprehensive investigations and impose criminal responsibility on companies or employers when workers get hurt. Further, proving the elements of a crime can also be very difficult, even when willful OSHA…
Read More »OSHA Identifies Top Workplace Safety Violations
Workers in New York City and Long Island have the right to a safe workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) established guidelines for worker protection and enforces those guidelines by issuing citations to employers who violate safety rules. OSHA citations may be issued as a result of periodic inspections identifying problems in the…
Read More »A Look at the Social Security Disability Repair Initiative
The Social Security Disability Insurance program (SSDI) is a lifeline for many disabled workers who are not able to have a job because of an injury, illness or other disabling medical condition. Unfortunately, the SSDI trust fund is in very serious financial trouble. The SSDI trust fund is expected to run out of money towards…
Read More »Preventing On-the-Job Accidents at Small Businesses
Employers have a moral and legal responsibility to keep their employees safe from harm to the best of their ability. This is especially true for small businesses, which may face considerable difficulty facing lost productivity and higher workers’ compensation costs after an on-the-job accident occurs at their workplace. Unfortunately, many businesses looking to keep spending…
Read More »Is the Government Doing Enough to Protect Workers?
Federal contractors are paid with taxpayer money to provide goods and services for government projects. Federal contracts can be very lucrative. Unfortunately, some federal contractors accepting millions in taxpayer money violate worker safety laws designed to protect employee health. Recently, President Barack Obama issued an executive order designed to ensure that federal contractors are complying…
Read More »Disability Benefits Under Attack to Fund Road Construction
The federal highway fund that pays for road construction is broke and lawmakers can’t agree on the best way to replenish the money. Unfortunately, Social Security Disability benefits are once again a political target and money that should be going to care for the disabled is in danger of being redirected to fund roads. As the…
Read More »Outdoor Workers at Risk of Heat-Related Illnesses
Summer brings many risks for outdoor workers, with thousands becoming sick each year as a result of exposure to excess heat. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new campaign to prevent heat illness in outdoor workers in order to reduce the chances of illness or fatalities. Employers need to be aware…
Read More »New Commission Proposed to “Improve” Social Security
Individuals who depend upon Social Security Disability benefits for their income should be on alert, as two U.S. Representatives are now proposing the creation of a bipartisan commission to improve Social Security. Unfortunately, when politicians try to “improve” programs, often this ends up having an adverse impact on the benefits that people within the program…
Read More »Critical Issues with the Social Security Disability System
The Social Security Disability (SSD) system provides significant benefits to workers who become disabled. If you have paid in enough money to earn work credits, or if you have limited income and few resources, you should be entitled to receive disability benefits if you have a long-term medical condition that prohibits work. Unfortunately, while the…
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