The Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA) protects workers who report violations of federal railroad safety laws or refuse to work in dangerous conditions. I will describe this program in detail below, but in a nutshell, it protects employees from retaliation and provides rewards to those who report unsafe conditions. A recent case bolstered FRSA whistleblowers’ […]
One of the most common pieces of machinery that I see on Mississippi work sites is the skid steer, or, its brand name, the Bobcat. These small, practical pieces of machinery are ubiquitous on work sites because they can perform a wide variety of tasks and, unlike larger machines, are relatively easy to learn to […]
I want to provide an overview of a recent appeal to come out of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case Wadler v. Bio-Rad is an important decision because it underscores that in-house counsel, attorneys, compliance officers, and internal auditors are often the first to recognize illegal activities and can become whistleblowers. Sanford Wadler, […]
Workplace injuries are universal, regardless of whether you work on a fishing boat, an oil rig, or in a cubicle. As a result, all Mississippi employers must carry worker’s compensation insurance. Worker’s compensation insurance is a decent safety net if you suffer a minor or short-term workplace injury, but you should also know that you […]
Today I saw a truck pulled over on the side of the road, and a construction crew was picking up loose lumber that had spilled out all over the road. That was an unfortunate incident for that crew, but it could have been a tragic accident if even one of those boards had struck an […]
Usually, the phrase “everything you say may be used against you in a court of law” is brought up in the context of criminal law, not civil. But statements made to your medical provider after you have experienced a severe injury may come back to haunt you in court as well. While I always want […]
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