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The Jungle Called Workers’ Comp
Workers' Compensation —
Authority: 420
Almost a century ago Upton Sinclair authored, The Jungle . It is the story of the dangerous work of the meat packing industry. In a very comprehensive report, “ The Speed Kills You ,” published by Nebraska Appleseed 2009 , the stark realities of the failures of the workers’ compensation ...1 day ago -
Human Resource Laws
Human Resource Blog —
Authority: 435
Wow, that is a very broad question! In general, an HR pro needs to be aware of federal laws that cover most employers, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (minimum wage) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination and others.The HR pro also needs to be aware of [...]2 days ago -
Nov. 9, 1963: Dual Disasters Stun Japan
This Day In Tech —
Authority: 628
1963: Two industrial tragedies in Japan claim the lives of more than 600 people. The first accident occurred at the Miike coal mine between Omuta and Arao. Ten mining carts loaded with coal were being hauled to the surface at around 3:12 in the afternoon. One of the chains linking the carts together severed and ...3 days ago -
162-MW Hutsonville plant ranged from improving boiler efficiency to better managing risks to workers
Power Industry News —
Authority: 146
Hutsonville Power Station, Crawford County, Illinois T his plant’s staff proves that a can-do attitude and high productivity can be compatible with a safer workplace. The proactive approaches they used at the 162-MW Hutsonville plant ranged from improving boiler efficiency to better managing risks to workers. ...3 weeks ago
