Can I sue my employer over…?
Question by Justin A: Can I sue my employer over…?
In a nutshell. I work at an extremely old hotel as a bartender. Recently, I found out that the construction going on upstairs for the last month in the 2nd to 9th floors has been releasing asbestos into the air, and the owner/operator had no plans of warning us about it, hauling carts of broken concrete and flooring right past us that contained it.
I havent contracted any diseases from it, but I was wanting to see if anyone knew for sure, be you lawyer or have gone through this for sure, am I able to file a suit against my employer for exposure or endangerment? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I know I can prove it with a test, and I quit after I found out. Thanks.
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Answer by Fr3EK
Do you have proof?
Well, if you have proof…It seems possible: ” Strict removal and disposal laws have been enacted to protect the public from airborne asbestos. The Clean Air Act requires that asbestos be wetted during removal and strictly contained, and that workers wear safety gear and masks. Over the last ten years, the federal government has prosecuted dozens of violations of the Act and violations of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) related to the operations. Often these involve contractors who hire undocumented workers without proper training or protection to illegally remove asbestos. Contractors who ignore safety regulations in removing asbestos commit an environmental crime that exposes countless people to potentially fatal and excruciatingly painful lung diseases.[55]” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos_and_the_law#United_States (Scroll down to Asbestos – Removal and Clean Up)
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Who do I contact to file a complaint against my employer?
Question by cleind3278: Who do I contact to file a complaint against my employer?
My employer does not have federal minimum wage earnings or family and medical leave rights posted in place of employment. Also does not have MSDS sheets readily available for chemicals in work place. Does not have handicapped accessible parking space. Employer installed neh heat/AC unit and threw what is believed to be asbestos insulation threw holes in duct work leaving it lay on floor with no instructions to clean as far as PPE for employees.
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Answer by jennyann 4
EEOC
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what are my chances of winning an unemployment appeal from my employer?
Question by RAREHINGES: what are my chances of winning an unemployment appeal from my employer?
I worked at an asbestos abatement company. In this field there is a medical standard that states the employer must have physicals, chest xrays and respirator fit testing done on the employee. To make a long story short none of this was done even when asked. I quit and was awarded unemployment insurance benefits, now i just received a letter that states my x employer is appealing the decision made by the employment department. I will have to participate in a phone hearing that i think i am prepared for but i wouldn’t put it past my x employer to lie about the facts. What are my chances of winning the appeal?
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Answer by emt3992
just as you are betting on them lying.. im sure they are betting on winning simply bc you quit rather than being terminated, hoping they can win on that alone. just document as much as you can and give the as much detailed facts as you can, dates, things you requested but were denied, reason you left, personal safety etc. things they will have a hard time justifying. try not to get angry on the phone, showing you left for valid reasons and not out of anger. usually whoever is calm and more prepared will do well.
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Can I sue an employer that failed to inform me that I was working with asbestos.?
Question by Dee: Can I sue an employer that failed to inform me that I was working with asbestos.?
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Answer by your conscience
depends on what your were doing and how it was used.
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Is Your Employer Giving You Asbestos Cancer?
Is Your Employer Giving You Asbestos Cancer?
Article by Alfred J.James
There is some evidence that family members of workers heavily exposed to asbestos face an increased risk of developing mesothelioma. This risk is thought to result from exposure to asbestos fibers brought into the home on the shoes, clothing, skin, and hair of workers.
How High is the Risk for Cancer?
Not all workers exposed to asbestos will develop diseases related to their exposure. The risk of developing asbestos-related diseases varies with the type of industry in which the exposure occurred and with the extent of the exposure. Asbestos that is bonded into finished products such as walls and tiles poses no risk to health as long as it is not damaged or disturbed in such a way as to release fibers into the air. When asbestos fibers are set free and inhaled, however, exposed individuals are at risk of developing an asbestos-related disease.
How does smoking affect risk?
Many studies have shown that the combination of smoking and asbestos exposure is particularly hazardous. Smokers who are also exposed to asbestos have a greatly increased risk of lung cancer. However, smoking combined with asbestos exposure does not appear to increase the risk of mesothelioma.
Asbestos diseases are said to follow the trail of exposure. That means that wherever people have received asbestos exposure, regardless of their trade, age, sex or race, they are at risk of cancer and other diseases.
Unfortunately, the effects of asbestos on the human body were known to be deadly for years by the companies who employed the ‘greatest generation’ and made hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars off of their backs. But instead of taking simple steps to alleviate the problem and save the lives of thousands of their workers, they choose to do nothing and continue to make a “healthy” profit with a “deadly” product.
A life-threatening illness is terribly emotional. It has a broad impact and affects many people – family, friends and co-workers.
Many employers even went so far as to hide the truth from their workers and their families. And because the normal latency period for Mesothelioma is 20 to 30 years, many got away with this for years.
We urge you to find out more about Asbestos, and know your legal rights today!
About the Author
Mesothelioma is a rare disease that is strongly related to exposure to Asbestos. Find out about Asbestos Hazards at http://www.ewhy.info
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Should an employer notify his employees about asbestos in the work enviroment?
Question by jojo9: Should an employer notify his employees about asbestos in the work enviroment?
What are the responsibilities of the employer when the employees are being exposed to asbestos in the work place.
This is a warehouse that is wall to wall to cieling with asbestos fire proof spray. The workers spend 8 to 10 hours a day in here with little ventilation, just some old fans. Is this legal?
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Answer by farien3
Nope, it’s not legal, and yes, the employer should have notified his employees and he’s breaking federal regulations. Now what are you going to do about it?
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My employer exposed me to asbestos with no protective equipment.?
Question by Save our Constitution!: My employer exposed me to asbestos with no protective equipment.?
I started fussing about it, the boss said keep the asbestos tile floor wet while you strip and wax and you’ll be fine. 2 ys excellent work record, down the tube with write ups on anything until I was termed last month.
Now that I know how dangerous asbestos is, whom can I report them to?
It is for certain that these are asbestos floor tiles.
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Answer by Frank
Contact the state board that licenses asbestos abatement companies.
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asbestos litigation from former employer, should I get physical direct from employer or outside?
Question by Phil: asbestos litigation from former employer, should I get physical direct from employer or outside?
I use to work at a plant that used asbestos in their products and would like to get a physical to see if I have asbestosis. should I contact the employer to get physical or look for another doctor to get physical?
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Answer by Jerry Lee
Get another (independent) doctor. I expect you should easily find a class action on the internet, and the lawyer organizing it may have a doctor he would prefer that you visit.
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If I get exposed to asbestos at work can I sue my employer, or do I have to wait to see if I get sick?
Question by robbob_55: If I get exposed to asbestos at work can I sue my employer, or do I have to wait to see if I get sick?
I was hooking up an industrial strenght air conditioner at work and my supervisor told me to cut some insualtion off an old pipe. Unbeknown to me, the joint of the pipe was insulated to asbestos and a good deal of it became airborne. I probably won’t take legal action, but I am curious.
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Answer by Fred P
You can sue anybody for anything – whether you win or not is another issue.
You need to contact OSHA regarding that (and your rights).
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