Posts Tagged 'workplace injuries'

Health Hazards at Boeing: A Doctor’s Fears Come to Life

boeing facing lawsuits over toxic exposureEverett, Washington-based aerospace stalwart Boeing is facing claims that it knew its aircraft manufacturing facility was exposing its workers and the surrounding community to toxins and did nothing about it.

As the maker of iconic aircraft like the 747 and 737, as well as numerous military and government aerospace systems, the company is an anchor of American aerospace manufacturing and engineering. But as increasing numbers of employees from decades past fall ...

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Spike in Workplace Lawsuits Driven Largely by COVID-19

pandemic led to hundreds of additional workplace lawsuits in 20202020 broke records across the board when it came to workplace-related lawsuits, particularly class-action lawsuits filed by groups of employees banding together to take on their employers’ approach to workplace safety, pay, and leave policies. The lawsuits were driven in large part by COVID-19 and its profound impact on how we view work in this country.

Over 1,000 workplace-related lawsuits were filed in one of the most ...

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