The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a Colorado meatpacking plant for failing to properly protect its employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 300 employees were infected with the virus since March 2020 and six have died. OSHA has proposed over $15,000…
In response to a multitude of complaints, Harbor Freight has recalled 1.7 million jack stands. These products are considered extremely dangerous. If they fail while someone is under the vehicle, they could cause serious injuries and even death. Harbor Freight is aware of six injury…
Construction is considered one of the most dangerous professions on earth. Despite the danger, many people are willing to accept the risks even though fatality rates are trending upward. For example, in New York, construction deaths have been increasing for several years. The upward trend…
Have you ever considered what would happen if you got injured at work? Who would pay for your medical bills and be responsible for your lost wages? Can my employer be held responsible for paying for damages due to my injury? These are all questions…
In these unprecedented times, many families are experiencing uncertainty and grief from the global COVID-19 pandemic. A major source of concern for many families is exposure to coronavirus due to ongoing work obligations. Essential workers are putting their health and lives on the line to…
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the CARES Act. This act provides for individual states to contract with the federal government to provide an additional $600 to individuals receiving unemployment and expands who is eligible for unemployment. You can read more about the unemployment…
Congress just passed a Stimulus Package to inject around $2 trillion into the U.S. economy. President Trump is expected to sign it into effect later today. In order to help you understand what it means for you, your family, and your business, my colleague Daniel…
EXPANDED FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS I have previously addressed the new Emergency Paid Sick Leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The Act was signed on March 18, 2020. The act goes into effect “no later than 14 days” meaning…
Like Milestone, Monolith Advisors is part of the Seventh Amendment Holdings suite of companies. A boutique wealth management firm, Monolith offers a full spectrum of services. Unlike many larger, big-brand wealth management firms that use a predetermined strategy template for their clients, Monolith’s advisors truly…
As the COVID-19 virus (commonly known as “Coronavirus”) continues to remain at the forefront of public consciousness, workers have begun to take a much closer look at the leave available to them under the law. Many have turned to the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”)…