Laws regarding undocumented immigrant workers can vary widely from state to state; it’s important to know which rights undocumented workers can depend on to ensure they stay safe and whole on the job, especially in the event of a workplace injury.
Laws regarding immigrant workers in Virginia are unique; while undocumented workers and minors whether lawfully or unlawfully employed are still generally eligible for workers’ compensation, they...
Railroad work includes significant hazards, and any negligence on the part of those responsible for ensuring safe conditions for railroad workers’ can result in severe consequences for passengers and workers alike. While there are obvious protections in place for passengers put in harm’s way on a railway, what rights exist to protect railroad workers?
First, it’s important to note that if an employer has retaliated against you for reporting...
It’s no secret that railroad work includes significant hazards, and any negligence on the part of those responsible for ensuring safe conditions for railroad workers’ can result in severe consequences for passengers and workers alike. While there are obvious protections in place for passengers put in harm’s way on a railway, what rights exist to protect railroad workers?First, it’s important to note that if an employer has retaliated...
It has been said some American industries would come to a standstill if it wasn't for undocumented workers. The estimated 11.3 million individuals come from mostly Mexico, but also from other South American countries, and they are are in many critically important jobs throughout the country. With that said, one might wonder if these workers are completely unprotected since they aren't technically supposed to be working here in the first place....
Despite what many may think, the battle over workers' rights is still alive and well. Many workers are unaware that they have already signed an employee agreement that required them to revoke certain rights. Recently, the majority ruling of the Supreme court supported the employer's decision to include limitations on employees regarding disputes and collaboration in and outside of unions to resolve them. This is a very serious concern, and many...
Perhaps you have heard by now that the majority rule of the Supreme court was to support employers over employees in the latest case regarding arbitration and banding together of employees against their employer. Don't be fooled into thinking that this is no big deal. The truth is that many experts are concerned about the decision, written by conservative judge, Justice Neil Gorsuch.
Why Are Many Concerned?
The conservative Supreme Court judges...
So far this year, a number of strikes have taken place from a variety of different industries. At this moment in time, teachers in West Virginia are on strike with growing support from other unions as well as the public in general. Also, steelworkers are protesting because of countless cutbacks over almost 20 years. NW Ironworkers Council has been reporting for support of the strike against Front Communications, connected to the Communication...