Uncategorized HR Tip: Significant decisions for federal contractors and subcontractors 12 Dec 201620 Nov 2016 Federal contractors may be celebrating the recent ruling by a federal court blocking the blacklisting rule, but lamenting the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) announcement that starting March 2018, it…
Uncategorized Six common mistakes employers make in preventing bullying and workplace violence 2 Dec 201620 Nov 2016 Because of recent tragic events, workplace violence is sometimes thought of synonymously with active shooters. Yet, these are rare and workplace violence is much broader and more pervasive. The FBI…
Uncategorized OSHA’s top 10 most cited violations for FY 2016 28 Nov 201620 Nov 2016 While year after year OSHA's top ten most frequently cited standards remain relatively unchanged, they provide important insight into OSHA's focus on certain hazards, as well as areas that employers…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 26 Oct 201626 Sep 2016 Expedited Whistleblower Review Pilot launched in western region Effective August 1, a pilot program in the Western region allows whistleblowers, protected by certain statutes, to expedite the process by requesting…
Uncategorized New studies and surveys 17 Oct 201626 Sep 2016 Experience, risk-taking major factors in industrial accidents Although industrial accidents have declined sharply over the past 20 years, a recent survey by The Golden Triangle Business Roundtable, a Texas trade…
Uncategorized HR Tip: EEOC issues final rule on wellness programs and guidance on leave as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA 31 Aug 201629 Aug 2016 Wellness programs In May, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued final regulations governing the treatment of wellness programs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information…
Uncategorized Things you should know 22 Aug 20163 Aug 2016 Inflammation causes employees to be away from work longer than other common workplace injuries The Traveler's Injury Impact Report provides helpful information on the most common injuries and the costs…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 12 Aug 20163 Aug 2016 Retaliation rules on reporting injuries into effect August 10 Included in the new electronic reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses rule is the requirement that employers must establish "a reasonable…
Uncategorized Employees believe employers put productivity over safety 3 Aug 2016 Many employees, especially those in high-risk jobs such as construction believe their employers value productivity over safety, according to a new survey released by the National Safety Council (NSC). While…
Uncategorized Don’t let employer-sponsored sports and events become “forced fun” 19 Jul 2016 While many employers understand the risks of a compensable injury arising from a company-sponsored event involving physical or social activities, some get caught up in the morale-building and all-inclusive aspects…
