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Winter Slip and Falls on New York Construction Sites
Construction jobs always have some amount of risk involved. During winter, however, additional dangers make themselves known and must be considered. There are a host of dangers associated with the cold weather itself, enough that OSHA has devoted an entire page to the risks and impact of cold stress. As ice and snow build up…
Read More »New York Bill Adds Coverage for Volunteer Firefighters Diagnosed with Cancer
Most New Yorkers go to work without having to worry about whether their jobs will give them cancer. Unfortunately, cancer is a real threat for firefighters. It's the No. 1 leading cause of death among men and women who put out fires for a living, according to an NBC news report citing the International Association…
Read More »OSHA Passes Anti-Retaliation Rule
When you are hurt on the job, there are protections in place to help you cover your bills and get back on your feet. Not all employers are keen on being held responsible for your injury, however. For this reason, both the State of New York and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration have…
Read More »Holiday Retail Workers Face Injury Risk
Holiday retail workers in New York face risk of injuries For retail workers, no time is busier than the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Retailers ramp up seasonal hiring to keep up with consumer demand. While they may enjoy the extra pay that comes with long hours, employees in the retail sector often work at…
Read More »Black Market OSHA Safety Training Cards Put New York Construction Workers at Risk
The dangers faced by New York construction workers are staggering, with the death toll on the rise in recent years. In September, The New York Times reported that eight construction workers had died so far in 2017, and 12 workers died in 2016. But now the construction field faces a new level of peril that…
Read More »Crimes Against Workers Database
Crimes against Workers Database sends a strong message about safety Serious workplace accidents can sometimes result in criminal charges against an employer. For example, in 2015, a construction worker died on the job when an unsecured trench he was working in collapsed in the Meatpacking District of New York. The state prosecuted two companies and…
Read More »Attorney Matt Funk Receives Corporate Social Responsibility Award
NEW YORK, New York -Attorney Matthew Funk of Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP has been selected to receive the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for his outstanding work in law by City & State. The media company presents the award to "individuals and organizations who have demonstrated dedication and commitment to the well-being of…
Read More »Nurses and Workplace Violence
Nurses, on-the-job violence and workers' compensation claims When people think of "dangerous jobs," professions ranging from construction work and manufacturing are commonly cited alongside law enforcement, firefighting and other public service professions. But as many people working within New York's health care industry may know all-too-well, nurses and other healthcare professionals working in hospitals are…
Read More »New York State to Dramatically Slash Workers’ Compensation
'Draconian' changes made in secret 'will harm families statewide,' attorney says The state Workers' Compensation Board published proposed guidelines shortly before midnight on Labor Day weekend outlining changes that would decimate the state's workers' compensation system and put thousands of families at risk of ruin, according to attorney Victor Pasternack of Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh…
Read More »Workplace Accident Fatality Rates Rising Among Older Workers
A workplace accident can dramatically impact the lives of workers across all ages and professions. But while on-the-job fatality rates are falling in New York and across the United States, recent statistics indicate that one age group in particular is experiencing an increase in fatality rates: workers age 55 and older. With more and more…
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