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What Do You Think: Did Airline Have 'Actual Knowledge' of Flight Attendant’s Toxic Fume Injury?

23 Aug, 2021 Frank Ferreri

San Francisco, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – Employers might find themselves on the hook in a lawsuit if they know an employee has been exposed to something at work that caused the employee an injury. But, as […]

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    Mental Injuries in the Workplace Explored at Idaho Industrial Commission Annual Seminar on Workers’ Compensation

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    About The Author

    • Frank Ferreri

      Frank Ferreri, M.A., J.D. covers workers' compensation legal issues. He has published books, articles, and other material on multiple areas of employment, insurance, and disability law. Frank received his master's degree from the University of South Florida and juris doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

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