What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I hurt my back almost 10 years ago. Had to get an atty because my employer hassled me. Got a settlement. Hurt my back again 8 years later due to unsafe working conditions (same employer, different location). Supervisor encouraged me to have the restrictions lifted or risk losing my job. Restrictions were lifted. Supervisor still refused to fix the unsafe working condition (heavy, awkward lifting), and 8 months later, my back is messed up again.
This time, the supervisor immediately took care of the unsafe working condition. 6 months later, I get written up, because the supervisor said it was MY fault I got hurt twice. I'm just a worker, and had no authority to order the proper equipment. Then he said he wrote me up, because "that's what happens when you take things outside of the plant". I went over his head this last time, hoping to get results.
Now the cold weather is here and my back is killing me, but I'm afraid to mention it for fear of losing my job. Is there anything that can be done for me?
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I hurt my back almost 10 years ago. Had to get an atty because my employer hassled me. Got a settlement. Hurt my back again 8 years later due to unsafe working conditions (same employer, different location). Supervisor encouraged me to have the restrictions lifted or risk losing my job. Restrictions were lifted. Supervisor still refused to fix the unsafe working condition (heavy, awkward lifting), and 8 months later, my back is messed up again.
This time, the supervisor immediately took care of the unsafe working condition. 6 months later, I get written up, because the supervisor said it was MY fault I got hurt twice. I'm just a worker, and had no authority to order the proper equipment. Then he said he wrote me up, because "that's what happens when you take things outside of the plant". I went over his head this last time, hoping to get results.
Now the cold weather is here and my back is killing me, but I'm afraid to mention it for fear of losing my job. Is there anything that can be done for me?