Employer's Duty of Care and Workplace Safety Laws
The law can establish a 'duty of care' that legally obligates employers to ensure a safe working environment for their employees. Failure to meet this standard can result in the imposition of fines or other penalties, thereby making the employer financially responsible for the risks associated with the workplace.
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