Tag: safety in the workplace

ADA defense: Disabled worker poses direct threat to health or safety

By Colorado Employment Law Letter Sep 18, 2016 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Steven T. Collis You know you can’t discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability. But what if you are convinced the person’s disability would create a significant risk of harm to him or others if he’s allowed to perform the intended job? The “direct threat” defense may help you avoid liability for a […]

OSHA Fines MillerCoors for Employee Electrocution

By Colorado Employment Law Letter Oct 9, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Oct 9, 2009

by Jim Goh Behind efforts to assist organized labor and improve the balance between work and family, increasing workplace safety is a top priority for President Barack Obama and the 111th Congress. Both the President and congressional leaders have vowed more funding for the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) […]