Monthly Archives: June 2010


Legislative Proposals to Increase Workplace Safety
By Jason Weinstock on June 9, 2010

Following sharp criticism by federal authorities of Nevada’s failure to appropriately  address the rash of workplace deaths and employers’ safety  violations in the recent past, a state legislative subcommittee met and agreed on several legislative proposals.  The sub-committee’s recommended bill drafts for the 2011 legislative session include imposing higher fines on employers, forwarding information on … Continue reading Legislative Proposals to Increase Workplace Safety

5 Secrets to Overcoming the Drag Factor
By Jason Weinstock on June 7, 2010

Buzzwhack.com has coined the term drag factor for a person, issue, or process that delays a key decision.   More injured workers cite the drag factor and their frustration caused by unnecessary or excessive delay in getting action on their claim as the primary reason for hiring an attorney to help them.  Here are my 5 … Continue reading 5 Secrets to Overcoming the Drag Factor