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31Jul

Lack of Clear Procedures Defeats Use of OSHA Employee Misconduct Defense

When cited for violation of OSHA safety rules, employers can assert an “unpreventable employee misconduct” defense. This defense claims that the employee knew that he or she should safely engage in the work activity, yet ignored these instructions...
By: Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/lack-of-clear-procedures-defeats-use-of-89976/

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