Libby, Montana has fought lung diseases due to asbestos for over a century; but now the effects of asbestos exposure and COVID-19 are giving residents of Libby a new worry. History of Libby asbestos exposure This combination of silent killers … [Continue reading] about Libby, Montana: Where Asbestos Exposure and COVID-19 Mingle
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Asbestos, Quebec Has A New Name
Asbestos, Quebec has a new name after an emotional search for a new name to replace the one that once proclaimed the town’s pride as a well-known global exporter of asbestos. The name discussion began After years as a global supplier of … [Continue reading] about Asbestos, Quebec Has A New Name
Uber and Lyft – Rideshare Companies or Technology Companies?
In August, Uber and Lyft received a favorable employment law ruling from an appeals court that ruled to extend a stay on an order requiring them to reclassify their drivers as employees. The legal battle, however, is far from over. The case was … [Continue reading] about Uber and Lyft – Rideshare Companies or Technology Companies?
U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Rule to Clarify Employee and Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
On September 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule clarifying the definition of employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as it relates to independent contractors. “The Department’s proposal aims to bring … [Continue reading] about U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Rule to Clarify Employee and Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Asbestos, Quebec: In Search of a New Name, or Is It?
Asbestos, Quebec, Canada – In search of a new name to replace the one that once proclaimed the town’s pride as a well-known global exporter of asbestos. For 141 years, since the opening of the Jeffrey Mine in 1879, the town based its identity on … [Continue reading] about Asbestos, Quebec: In Search of a New Name, or Is It?
