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Workplace Homicides and Violent Work Injuries
By Jason Weinstock on November 9, 2012

 Preliminary reporting by the  U.S.bureau of Labor Statistics for 2010-2011 states that there were 458 homicides in the workplace nationwide.   22  of those work fatalities were in Nevada and were  caused by violent  co-workers, employers or others.  However, not all violent deaths or injuries that happen at work are covered under workers’ compensation insurance.   An employee who … Continue reading Workplace Homicides and Violent Work Injuries

Time to Change Exclusive Remedy Law in Nevada
By Jason Weinstock on May 1, 2009

I am surprised that no one is discussing making changes to Nevada’s exclusive remedy law as one of many proposed solutions to the workplace safety problem. The recent U.S. House and Senate Committee hearings on Capitol Hill concerning OSHA’s role in investigating workers’ fatalities prompted a suggestion from Representative Dina Titus this week that criminal … Continue reading Time to Change Exclusive Remedy Law in Nevada

Workplace Safety In Nevada
By Jason Weinstock on April 22, 2009

Congratulations to Alexandra Berzon, a journalist with the Las Vegas Sun, for recently winning the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for her investigative reporting last year of the 9 construction workers who died at CityCenter in a 16-month time period. Ms. Berzon continues to report on the reforms, or rather the lack of significant reforms to … Continue reading Workplace Safety In Nevada