Footage from a Ring doorbell camera went viral recently when a UPS driver collapsed in extreme heat while attempting to deliver a package. In a statement, UPS said the employee was “fine” even though he was working in 110-degree temperatures. “UPS drivers are trained to work outdoors and for the effects of hot weather. Our employee used his training to be aware of his situation and contact his manager for assistance, who immediately provided assistance. Our package delivery vehicles make frequent stops, making air conditioning ineffective,” the statement added.  A 2019 investigatio

Over the next several days and weeks, several U.S. states are facing warnings of extreme heat waves. And if you're unprepared for it, extreme heat can be deadly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 600 people die each year in the U.S. due to extreme heat, often from heatstroke, which occurs when the body's temperature reaches 104°F or higher. And whether we like it or not, evidence shows the record high temperatures are here to stay. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that July 2021 was the hottest month ever recorded worldwide,

When an 87-year-old former nun with memory loss was sexually assaulted in her nursing home, her nieces tried to bring a lawsuit against the facility, but they had no right to sue. Why? A forced arbitration clause in the company's contract legally barred any resident from bringing a civil suit for any reason and at any time in the future.  Legal advocates estimate that as many as 90 percent of large nursing-home chains in the U.S. now include arbitration agreements in their admissions contracts. And because of this, our most vulnerable citizens are at risk for neglect, assault, and abuse wi

In 2020, an American worker was killed every 111 minutes and most of the workplace hazards were totally preventable. The worst part? Some companies are repeat violators with a track record of jeopardizing the safety of their employees. Under federal law, every employee has the right to a safe work environment. But there are companies out there that disregard regulations meant to protect their employees and, in some cases, punish those who ask for more robust safety measures.  The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health recently released its “Dirty Dozen:” 12 companies that