Uncategorized Seven ways to improve Workplace Health Promotion Programs for all-sized employers 7 Nov 20195 Nov 2019 While workplace wellness programs began as a niche industry, they eventually morphed into comprehensive programs for worksites of all sizes. They're touted as an effective business strategy to improve the…
Uncategorized OSHA’s Top 10 violations: three action steps for employers 2 Nov 20192 Nov 2019 For the ninth consecutive year, Fall Protection - General Requirements is the most frequently cited standard, OSHA announced at the 2019 National Safety Council Congress & Expo. The rest of…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 7 Oct 201910 Sep 2019 Comments sought on possible revision to silica standard A request for information was published August 15 in the Federal Register for input on potential revisions to Table 1 of the respirable crystalline silica standard…
Uncategorized HR Tip: DOL opinion letter: Parent attendance at school IEP meetings are covered by the FMLA 2 Oct 201910 Sep 2019 In a recent opinion letter, the DOL concluded that the FMLA covers an employee's attendance at a school meeting where their child's individualized education program (IEP) will be discussed. In so…
Uncategorized Update: marijuana in the workplace remains daunting for employers 27 Sep 201910 Sep 2019 With changes in state and local statutes, court decisions trending toward acceptance and protecting employee rights, and the burgeoning popularity and availability of unregulated CBD, it's no surprise that many…
Uncategorized Ten questions to assess your workplace’s preparedness for an active shooter 23 Sep 201910 Sep 2019 While most organizations will never experience an active shooter situation, it's clear it can happen anywhere and to anyone. According to FBI data, 250 active shootings took place between 2000-2017.…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 12 Sep 201920 Aug 2019 ADA Employee unable to wear safety shoes can be terminated In Holmes v. General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., a U.S. District Judge in Virginia dismissed an employee's claims alleging violations of…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 9 Sep 201920 Aug 2019 FY 2018 Enforcement summary released OSHA conducted 32,023 total inspections in FY 2018, a number that has remained relatively stable over the past three fiscal years. For more information see…
Uncategorized HR Tip: Supreme Court ruling alerts employers to quickly compare EEOC complaints and lawsuits 4 Sep 201920 Aug 2019 In Fort Bend County v. Lois M. Davis published on June 3, the US Supreme Court ruled that Title VII's charge-filing requirement is a processing rule, not a jurisdictional prescription, and an…
Uncategorized Things you should know 21 Jun 201912 May 2019 Deadline to submit pay data to EEOC extended A federal court judge has granted the EEOC's request to extend the deadline for employers to report equal pay data (known as…
