The Jones Act was established in 1920 as part of an overall statute to protect the United States coastline, including New York City harbor. The legislation defines what workers are covered when injured, and it also allowed for Jones Act workers to file claims and...
Those who work on ships as well as at seaports, in New York and throughout the country, may want to learn more about a recent ruling by the Louisiana court. They ruled that an employee may claim mental injury when it comes to harassment and a hostile work environment....
If you or family are working at sea or at a seaport, you may want to learn more about what constitutes a seaworthy vessel. Those who live in New York as well as near any major seaport might want to know more about the Jones Act and what has consideration as a...
The U.S. has sets of laws to cover death at sea beyond the borders of territorial waters. In the 1920s, the limitations of the Jones Act were identified by the U.S. government and followed by the introduction of the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA). In 2000,...
Workers on ships or at ports across the U.S.A. may want to learn more about an issue happening at the Port of Houston. It is about medical care that an injured worker may need; they often do not seek help because of fear of retaliation when it comes to getting another...
Workers who spend the majority of their time operating cranes are no longer considered seamen, under a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. This applies to New York workers who operate the cranes that are attached to ships, used for loading up...
Residents of New York City and seaport cities across the country may have an interest in learning more about what is being done, and what management and workers can do, to improve safety on oil rigs. With companies emphasizing safety, the number of injuries has...
The Jones Act allows the recovery of damages for injured maritime workers. This law provides compensation that covers an individual's past, present, and future expenses. The recipient's payouts are significantly more than those provided by the Longshore Act or...
The Jones Act rules that goods must be transported on ships that are owned, built and run by United States citizens. This legislation isn't enforced all the time but on a case-by-case basis depending on the reason why things are shipped. In October, the United States...
In New York and across the United States, sea workers need to be aware of the potential for injuries and loss of life while on a ship. That goes beyond the duties that seamen must complete when they are on the job and extends to unpredictable factors like the weather....