Topic: Workers Compensation

2 chapters across the catalog

Belching Freon
Episode 1348 22:26 - 23:16

1348: Belching Freon

OSHA Guidance, Employer Vaccine Liability

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued new guidance stating that if an employer requires COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, any adverse reactions to the vaccine must be recorded as work-related injuries. This policy shift potentially opens employers to significant financial and legal liability for vaccine-related complications.

Checkpoint Nation
Episode 225 2:05 - 4:06

225: Checkpoint Nation

Federal Employee Compensation vs Private Sector Pay

A USA Today report reveals that the average compensation for a federal civilian worker reached $123,000 in 2009, significantly outstripping the $61,000 average in the private sector. The discussion highlights how the federal pay advantage has doubled since 2000. Criticism is directed at the SEIU and other government unions for their ability to pressure Congress for funding without the profit constraints faced by private companies.