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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Main Author: Bernat, Frances P. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 1994
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 1994, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Pages: 307-326
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Keywords:
Tort Liability
Workplace Injury
Disability Retirement
Parole Officer
Injured Worker
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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.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/BF02887503