The Jones Act is an important piece of federal legislation that protects workers whose jobs place them on vessels in navigable waters. Workers in these conditions are not protected by the same laws as terrestrial workers, and as such require their own legislation to...
People who love history, or just like to watch movies and TV shows, may get the false impression that travel on the sea and other open navigable bodies of water is no longer that dangerous and that disasters like the sinking of the Titanic are things of the past....
Longshoremen and harbor workers in New York and Manhattan are exposed to daily risks and often work under hazardous conditions. Although the pay can be good, workers are often injured from slips and falls, heavy loading, chemical exposures and dangerous machinery. The...
There are many different ways that people in New York get away and do various things on their vacations. They may go to other countries to visit various places and other cultures. They may go to beach resorts, the mountains, places for the children and many other...
Maritime workers have unique jobs that often pay well but can be dangerous. Maritime employers have the duty to provide a safe workplace for their employees. If an injury occurs while an employee is at sea, then they are entitled to compensation under the Jones Act....
The shipping industry in New York is important for the entire US economy and also the world economy. Many products are shipped to and from the New York ports each year. In addition to being important for the US and the world, it is also important for the local economy...
Maritime workers in New York have numerous protections under federal law. One important law they should be aware of is their rights under the Jones Act. The following is a brief overview of the Jones Act. What is the Jones Act? The Jones Act is the federal law that...
Cruise ships are a place of pleasure for travelers and allow employees of the ship pay to send to their families and the opportunity to see the world. However, the current global health crisis has kept cruise ship workers stuck in their cabins on the ships and...
The effect of the current global health crisis on seamen and seafarers has been devastating and often underreported. Not only are many prevented from leaving their ships, those that are able to leave are having difficulty with repatriation to their home countries due...
Seamen and other maritime workers are often at risk for severe injury, due to the dangerous conditions they are subjected to while on their vessels. However, many of these injuries are caused by negligence in the failure to follow safety protocols and take necessary...