Oilfield Workers: What is an Independent Contractor?
If a worker is truly an independent contractor, then he or she is not an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This article addresses a question for workers who may be labeled as independent contractors and their potential rights under the FLSA.
Oil Field Workers: Your Rights to Overtime Pay
It is important to understand your employment rights as an oilfield worker. All workers, regardless of their industry, are entitled to fair and just compensation by their employers. The Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was enacted to protect the rights of all workers to ensure that they are fairly compensated for all hours worked, including overtime hours.
Amazing Advancement for Paralysis Patient
Five years ago, Ian Burkhart did something many of us have done: he dove into a wave at the beach. Tragically, he hit the ocean floor and broke his neck, losing all feeling from the chest down. On Wednesday, doctors announced that Burkhart was able to control his right hand and fingers using a technology known as limb reanimation.
FDA Orders Black Box Warning for Essure Contraceptive
Essure is a permanent, implantable, birth control device for women, and was given approval back in 2002. Since that time, thousands of complaints have been submitted to the FDA. In September of 2015, the FDA held a hearing allowing stakeholders and other interested parties to testify before the September Advisory Committee. The FDA decided to take the following actions …
Multidistrict Litigation Panel Signs Order Consolidating Xarelto Lawsuits
On December 12, 2014, the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict issued a transfer order pertaining to Xarelto lawsuits pending throughout the country.
“MEDICAL FITNESS FOR DUTY” MAKES NTSB’S 2015 “MOST WANTED LIST” FOR TRANSPORTATION SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
The National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”) released its 2015 “Most Wanted List” of transportation safety improvements during the 94th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board in Washington, D.C.
NTSB’S 2015 “MOST WANTED LIST” FEATURES “COMMERCIAL TRUCKING SAFETY” AS NEW ISSUE
The National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”) released its 2015 “Most Wanted List” of transportation safety improvements during the 94th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board in Washington, D.C.
SENATORS URGE THE F.D.A. TO REMOVE POWER MORCELLATORS FROM THE MARKET
Power morcellators are used by gynecologists to perform hysterectomy and myomectomy procedures.
APRIL IS NATIONAL DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH
As part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is launching a national campaign to crackdown on texting while driving.
FDA issues safety announcement regarding health risks associated with testosterone products
On January 31, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert indicating the agency will investigate whether an association exists between the use of FDA-approved testosterone products and the increased risk of stroke, heart attack and death in men.