The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released new guidelines for reporting workplace accidents and illnesses. Beginning on August 10, 2016, employers with 250 or more employees in high-hazard industries will be required to submit illness and injury data electronically. The data will be made available to the public via[…]
by Michael McGurrin One of the main features to the Family Medical Leave Act (”FMLA”) is the return to work provision that requires that an employer return an employee, who has been approved for FMLA, to their original or equivalent position at the end of their leave. The Act entitles an employee to be restored[…]
It is not every day that Galfand Berger references Hollywood in our blog. However, we were touched by the powerful obituary […]
July 29, 2013 – This summer, the District 10 United Steelworkers Conference was held in Atlantic City, NJ from July 22-24. Galfand Berger attorneys Deb Jensen, Mike McGurrin and Mike Malvey conducted a Labor Law workshop for the conference on Monday, July 22nd. They spoke about protecting workers following a workplace injury, the duty of[…]
June 5, 2013 – As a proud proponent of workers’ rights, Galfand Berger once again took the opportunity to support The United Labor Council of Reading and Berks in their 24th Annual Golf Tournament. This year, the event, which raises funds for the organization’s Annual Labor Day Parade and Celebration, took place on June 2,[…]