Temporary workers are an integral part of many industries, especially construction. Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country, and construction sites are riddled with numerous hazards that can injure or kill a temporary worker. The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries reported that fatal work injuries involving contractors made up 542, or 12 percent, of the 4,693 work-related injuries reported in 2011.
If you are a temporary worker and suffer injury at work, or are discriminated against for reporting an injury or because you belong to a protected class, an attorney can help you fight back. The government recognizes the value of temporary workers and is taking steps to safeguard their rights. On April 19th, 2013, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced an initiative to further protect temporary workers.
Below are some of the provisions found in this new initiative:
- Field inspectors are being directed to determine whether employers who use temporary workers are complying with their responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
- Inspectors are now expected to use a newly developed code in their information system to mark when temporary workers are being exposed to safety and health violations.
- Inspectors are expected to also assess whether temporary workers received adequate training in a language and vocabulary they are capable of understanding.
Understanding the law can be difficult. If you encounter an employment law issue of any kind, seek help from a knowledgeable lawyer. He or she can review your case and determine the best course of action given your situation.
Neil H. Deutsch has been practicing law for over 35 years and is known as a skilled negotiator in employment and discrimination law. He believes in a bottom-line approach of risk analysis and cost effectiveness for his clients. "Case evaluation is something we take seriously," says Mr. Deutsch who seeks top net dollar for his…
Bruce L. Atkins is the senior managing partner at Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt P.C., a prominent plaintiff employment law firm in the tri-state area. Mr. Atkins believes employees’ rights should be aggressively pursued when they’ve been wrongfully dealt with by their employers. He brings this philosophy to his practice when considering each case and its…
Adam J. Kleinfeldt joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in March of 2015. He primarily represents individuals in employment litigation such as discrimination, retaliation and whistle blowing matters. He has extensive experience in all phases of the litigation process. Adam has obtained significant results for his clients, including a $525,000 jury verdict in a sexual…
Diane Englander Peyser joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in September 2018 where she represents employees in wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, and discrimination matters. Prior to joining Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C., Diane represented clients in all aspects of employment law on behalf of employees involving unemployment appeals, claims of sexual harassment, LGBT discrimination, disability…
Debra M. McGarvey joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in December 2019. She has extensive experience defending employees and employers in state and federal court in employment litigation matters. She has represented clients on various issues arising out of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), the…
