Publicsector worker safety and legal remedies
While much is known about the affirmative responsibilities private employers must undertake in order to protect workers on the job, the responsibilities of public-sector employers have not been heretofore addressed. This article analyzes federal laws that pertain to worker safety. These laws will be...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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1994
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American journal of criminal justice
Year: 1994, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Pages: 307-326 |
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Summary: | While much is known about the affirmative responsibilities private employers must undertake in order to protect workers on the job, the responsibilities of public-sector employers have not been heretofore addressed. This article analyzes federal laws that pertain to worker safety. These laws will be discussed in light of legal responsibilities placed on public-sector agencies to provide a safe work environment for employees. |
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ISSN: | 1936-1351 |
DOI: | 10.1007/BF02887503 |