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Unions are stepping up to protect workers from harm during the coronavirus pandemic with health and safety measures, paid sick leave, and job security. Unions Take Aim at Workplace Coronavirus Safety The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of unions by giving workers a collective voice to speak out about hazards in the workplace. During the pandemic, many union workers have benefited from enhanced work-related safety measures, paid sick

Customers refusing to wear masks and practice social distancing measures are creating dangers in the workplace. Employees are put at risk for COVID-19 infections, as well as personal injuries from unruly customers who refuse to take safety precautions. Safety Disputes in the Workplace The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a major toll on businesses across the country with mandated closures, loss of employees, and loss of revenues. As businesses begin

Healthcare workers, social services and residential treatment personnel are currently at high risk of injury in the workplace, both from those they care for and due to exposure to the new coronavirus. Work injury can result from this exposure to the new coronavirus, and from the stress related to both exposure and workplace dynamics.  In the years spanning 2011-2013, between 70-74% of assaults in the workplace occurred in healthcare

Workplace hate crimes may fall under state or federal laws that impact injury claims and damages for an injured worker. Workplace Hate Crimes on the Rise Hate crimes occur when a person engages in illegal behavior that's motivated by bias against the victim’s race, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability. Hate crimes can happen in neighborhoods, schools, outdoor venues, hotels, casinos, restaurants, retail stores, and