Employee Health and Safety
Laws and legal information about employee health and safety
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OSHA and Workplace Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Act was enacted by Congress in 1970 as a means of protecting workers from hazardous working conditions. Under the terms of the Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to issue and enforce workplace safety standards, while the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was created to identify workplace dangers and determine how to minimize them. Read more
Health Insurance for Employees
In an effort to attract and retain quality employees, many employers elect to offer health insurance and other benefits. There is no federal or state law requiring employers to offer health benefits, although there are laws surrounding the implementation of benefit programs. In addition, there are certain benefits that are guaranteed by law. Here we will examine the legal issues surrounding employee health benefits. Read more