Labor Law Talk

A taxpayer-financed Memphis agency that specializes in job training and helping employers find workers is facing a possible state takeover.

The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Steel Dynamics Inc., of Jeffersonville, $240,000 for safety violations stemming from an August incident that left one worker dead.

McMinn County’s unemployment rate decline wasn’t a major one but “we’ll take it,” said a labor market analyst for the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Many people associate left-handedness with creativity and success. Even though by many estimates only 10% of the population is left-handed, nearly half of America’s Presidents in the past century have been left-handed. Many of history’s greatest artists and thinkers have been left-handed as well.

Despite these positive associations, left-handed people are at a much greater risk of injury from power tools and large machinery. Many people are aware that scissors, computer mice, can openers, and many other common tools are often more difficult for left-handed people to use. But power tools and hand-operated machines often pose challenges to left-handed use as well.

Although it’s possible to be seriously injured by scissors, the risks posed by power tools are often much greater. To make power tools easier to control, companies sometimes design handles and grips that fit snugly into a right hand. But if a left-handed person attempts to use such a tool with their left hand, it can be much more difficult to control than a tool without a molded grip.

Sometimes left-handed workers learn to use tools with their right hands. Although this can help, many left-handed people find it very difficult to use tools with their non-dominant hand. In some cases, even tools that are molded to fit the right hand can be very dangerous if used this way by left-handed people.

It can be difficult to find left-handed scissors and guitars. Left-handed power tools and machinery can be even more difficult to locate, so many employers do not account for the possibility of left-handed employees. Some may not realize how dangerous tools can become if they are used in the wrong hand, or are just unwilling to accommodate.

The increased risk tools pose for left-handed people leads to many injuries every year, some of them severe. Over the years, left-handed workers who have been injured have won lawsuits against negligent employers. If you have been injured because of difficulty using right-handed tools, and think your employer or former employer might be to blame, you may be able to win damages.

The Milwaukee personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, SC have helped numerous clients win damages because of workplace injuries. To speak to an experienced understanding personal injury lawyer, contact Habush Habush & Rottier, SC today for a free consultation.

Prehistoric man discovered that when people work together for a common cause, such as feeding themselves, the results are always better than if they worked apart.

In an attempt to attract greater foreign investment to Australia the Federal Government has recently doubled the current foreign investment thresholds.

Current legislation dictates that foreign investors looking to purchase a share of 15% or more interest in an asset valued at $100 million or more must apply to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for approval. Additionally, there are other different thresholds that apply for offshore takeovers, US investors and US offshore takeovers.

With the proposed changes to the current application and screening processes, it is expected that the number of foreign investors who will be required to seek permission from the Federal Government to purchase assets in Australia will decrease by up to 20% of current levels.

On announcing the legislation review, Treasurer Wayne Swan, acknowledged that the existing criteria of FIRB’s screening process could often result in additional compliance costs for applicants. This could both directly, and indirectly, result in making the Australian economy a less attractive platform for foreign investors.

In the current global economic climate it is important to take steps that ensure not only consistent and continual levels of overseas investment but to introduce new ideas and practices, such as increasing the currently threshold levels, that seek to increase foreign investment in our country.

As a result of the changes it is estimated that one in five business applications will no longer require screening by FIRB.

As you can see from the above table, not only have the existing thresholds been significantly increased but the changes see the current requirement to seek permission from the FIRB for foreign investors who are looking to establish a business in Australia that is valued at over $10 million to, has been abolished.

Seemingly prompted by recent predictions of a drop in foreign investment across the globe, these changes are intended to reorganise the country’s foreign investment processes in an attempt to increase the country’s competitiveness and perception in the world economic community as an attractive place to invest.

It is obvious that global capital markets are not exactly in a state of rapid growth at the moment. In light of that, it is important that our economy takes action to encourage greater levels of cross border investment and attempt to further stimulate the economic upturn. It is interesting to note that Australia is one of only six OECD countries to have actively effected changes to their foreign investment policies.

It is understood that changes to foreign investment will not have an immediate overnight effect. However, the Government remains positive that this action will play its part in the economic recovery of our country as part of the global economic community.

If you have further questions regarding the changes to Australia’s foreign investment restrictions or for advice regarding any investment issues that you may have please contact The Quinn Group on 1300 QUINNS or click here to submit an online inquiry.

A fired auto mechanic believes the only reason he lost his job is because he stood up against an employee who erected what appeared to be a hangman’s noose in a break room.

Many people associate left-handedness with creativity and success. Even though by many estimates only 10% of the population is left-handed, nearly half of America’s Presidents in the past century have been left-handed. Many of history’s greatest artists and thinkers have been left-handed as well.

Despite these positive associations, left-handed people are at a much greater risk of injury from power tools and large machinery. Many people are aware that scissors, computer mice, can openers, and many other common tools are often more difficult for left-handed people to use. But power tools and hand-operated machines often pose challenges to left-handed use as well.

Although it’s possible to be seriously injured by scissors, the risks posed by power tools are often much greater. To make power tools easier to control, companies sometimes design handles and grips that fit snugly into a right hand. But if a left-handed person attempts to use such a tool with their left hand, it can be much more difficult to control than a tool without a molded grip.

Sometimes left-handed workers learn to use tools with their right hands. Although this can help, many left-handed people find it very difficult to use tools with their non-dominant hand. In some cases, even tools that are molded to fit the right hand can be very dangerous if used this way by left-handed people.

It can be difficult to find left-handed scissors and guitars. Left-handed power tools and machinery can be even more difficult to locate, so many employers do not account for the possibility of left-handed employees. Some may not realize how dangerous tools can become if they are used in the wrong hand, or are just unwilling to accommodate.

The increased risk tools pose for left-handed people leads to many injuries every year, some of them severe. Over the years, left-handed workers who have been injured have won lawsuits against negligent employers. If you have been injured because of difficulty using right-handed tools, and think your employer or former employer might be to blame, you may be able to win damages.

The Milwaukee personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, SC have helped numerous clients win damages because of workplace injuries. To speak to an experienced understanding personal injury lawyer, contact Habush Habush & Rottier, SC today for a free consultation.