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Employers Worry About Workplace Obesity in U.S.

May 9, 2013 by Emery | Reddy ·

While employers across the country are taking measures to address obesity in the workplace, much work remains to be done, and businesses need additional tools and resources, especially among small and mid-size organizations. These findings were reported following a survey of more than 500 businesses conducted by the National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH) and the National Safety Council (NSC). The study was undertaken to better understand the employer attitudes and needs regarding obesity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Disability, Independent Medical Examination, Labor and Industries, Rejected L&I Claim, Third party injury, Workers Compensation Attorney

Do Old Head Injuries Pose Health Risks for Recreational Athletes?

April 4, 2013 by Emery | Reddy ·

The past few years have brought an alarming number of studies and reports on short-term effects of concussions on youth who play sports, as well as possible long-term repercussions for professional athletes who play high-impact contact sports like football and hockey. All of these belong to a demographic of professional and amateur athletes who are at risk of multiple concussions and “subconcussive” injuries. Yet until recently, much less was known about the long-term consequences of … [Read more...]

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Guide Dog Service for Workers with Disabilities

March 27, 2013 by Emery | Reddy ·

Did you know that the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) founded Guide Dogs of America? Guide Dogs of America is committed to the mission of training guide dogs and providing instruction in their use at no charge to blind and visually impaired Americans. This allows individuals to pursue their goals with enhanced mobility and independence. Guide Dogs of America was founded more than 60 years ago by a joint effort between Joseph Jones (a retired member of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Disability, Employment Attorney, Employment Discrimination, Worker Rights, workers compensation, workers with disabilities

Women Perform Most Dangerous Jobs in Service Industry

February 11, 2013 by Emery | Reddy ·

Many are surprised to learn that hotels can be a dangerous place to work. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, hotel worker injury rate stands at 5%, making it the highest level of injury among all service industry workers. Hotel room cleaners have substantially higher rates of injury than other hotel staff, with almost 8% of workers suffering injuries, according to the American Journal of Industrial Medicine and covered by the L.A. Times. This compares to 2% for banquet servers … [Read more...]

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