We have needed a better tool to address this. The agency estimates there actually are twice as many injuries, but half aren't reported because workers fear losing pay or their jobs. Beginning next October, employers will have to inform their workers about these kinds of workplace ailments and also how they can report them. Employees who have a work-related injury would have to receive medical attention and time off with pay. And the employer would have to work at eliminating or lessening the hazard that caused the problem.
Employer groups say they are ready to challenge the rule.
I can't wait to be in court. This standard would not pass Jay Leno's yuck test.