Throughout Scranton, Luzerne, Bradford, Schuykill and Monroe, workplace safety needs to be a top priority to prevent employees from getting hurt on-the-job. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is tasked with establishing and enforcing safety rules. OSHA is also tasked with inspecting workplaces for safety violations in order to identify when there are problems...
Read MoreThe ABLE Act is a major piece of legislation affecting millions of people with disabilities in America. One of the leading advocates, Sara Wolff, who has Down syndrome, talked with attorney Todd O'Malley about her work in Washington, D.C. Wolff, who is a law clerk at O'Malley & Langan, testified before a Senate panel about...
Read MoreThe weather has been downright freezing already this year in Scranton, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Bradford, Schuykill, Lehigh, Monroe and surrounding areas. The cold winter weather can be bad news for workers. A workers' compensation lawyer knows that many employees have jobs in professions that require them to be outside, even in the bitter cold. Precautions must...
Read MoreWorkers in Scranton, Bradford, Schuykill, Lehigh, Monroe, and surrounding areas depend upon their employers to create a safe worksite for them. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) passes regulations related to worker safety and employers are supposed to abide by them. A workers' compensation lawyer knows that enforcement of OSHA efforts is inconsistent, the...
Read MoreThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration is one of several federal agencies that has released its Fall 2014 regulatory agenda. The agenda details final rules that the agency expects to release over the course of 2015. OSHA's rules are intended to protect workers in Scranton, Bradford, Schuykill, Lehigh, Monroe, Wyoming and Wayne counties and surrounding areas....
Read MoreWhen involved in an accident at work in Scranton, Luzerne, Bradford, Schuykill or surrounding areas, it is imperative to seek medical attention right away. You should tell your doctor about all of the symptoms you are having, even if you don't think they are severe. You should also make sure that the medical professional who...
Read MoreThe holiday season represents a critical time for Pennsylvania residents to make an effort to help the less fortunate and others in need in Scranton, Pittston, Towanda and other communities throughout the state. At O'Malley & Langan, our experienced workers' compensation attorneys understand the importance Scranton's charities play in improving quality of life for families...
Read MoreEmployers have an obligation to make sure they provide a safe workspace for every worker. Employers also must provide adequate safety equipment and training. Employers do not always do the right thing of their own accord. As a result, there is a federal agency called the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It is OSHA's...
Read MoreThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees workplace safety. OSHA is supposed to inspect workplaces to make sure minimum safety standards are met. A workers' compensation attorney knows, however, the agency is grappling with too few investigators and a limited budget. That means the regulator is often unable to conduct inspections until a report...
Read MoreViews on marijuana use have shifted dramatically throughout the United States. In fact, more than 30 states have now made moves towards legalizing cannabis, at least for medicinal purposes, or towards decriminalization of the drug. In some states, the drug has even become legal for recreational use. Efforts have been made in Pennsylvania to legalize...
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