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Can I Sue my Company
I currently work for an aviation company that does fueling services. The company was bought out and with that taking place we were forced to move break rooms. Our old break room with the old company met all the requirements set by OSHA but the new one does not. We don’t have access to drinking water (although we primarily work in outside weather conditions), our first aid kit is outdated, and we
don’t have access to our own restrooms. Along with that, things outlined in our union agreement we don’t have access to such as showering stations and hearing protection. Can I sue?
Asked on March 8, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Unless you personally suffered an injury or illness you have no cause of action, so you can not sue over your working conditions. That having been said, you do have the right to report your these conditons to OSHA to see if they constitute a violation of its standards. Additionally, you may have rights regarding this situation under the terms of an employment contract or union agreement, if applicable.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You cannot personally sue unless you suffered some injury or illness due to the lack of property working conditions: lawsuits are not designed to enforce the laws, but rather to provide compensation for harm done or costs incurred. You can report OSHA violations to OSHA, which may take enforcement action; your union can also look to enforce the terms of the union contract.
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