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02 Jul Key Benefits of Return-to-Work Programs Infographic
When an employee experiences an occupational illness or injury, their eventual return to the workplace can create numerous challenges. Fortunately, return-to-work programs can help alleviate these concerns by supporting staff as they reintegrate back into the workforce. This infographic outlines the benefits of such programs for both employers and employees. […]
26 Jun Trump Asks Supreme Court to Overturn ACA
Late on June 25, 2020, President Donald Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court to strike down the Affordable Care Act (ACA). If successful, such action would eliminate health coverage for up to 23 million Americans.
The administration’s argument hinges on Congress’ decision in 2017 to remove the individual mandate, the tax penalty for not purchasing insurance.
25 Jun California Heat Illness Prevention
California employers can use these sample plans and policies to establish guidance regarding heat illness prevention.
25 Jun Machine Guarding Safety Program – General Industry
This program is designed to protect employees working with or near machinery. Due to the severity of injuries associated with the hazardous motions of machines, all machinery must be properly guarded through one or more of the methods described in this program. This program can be used to establish machine guarding procedures based on OSHA […]
25 Jun OSHA Guidance for Reopening Nonessential Businesses
On June 18, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released guidance to help employers plan how to reopen nonessential businesses. The guidance also addresses issues employers should consider as they ask their employees return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
OSHA’s guidelines for reopening nonessential businesses provide general principles for updating restrictions that were originally put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
25 Jun Remote Workstation Checklist
As remote work has been an expanded practice, many organizations are reviewing how they can best support and plan for use of the remote workplace. Employers can use this checklist when reviewing and planning a remote workstation setup for current employees, or when planning a remote onboarding process. Remote workstation setup can vary by organization, […]
25 Jun FDA Warns of Possibly Toxic Hand Sanitizer
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers to refrain from using nine brands of hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico. The FDA made this announcement after discovering these brands’ hand sanitizers may contain methanol, or wood alcohol, which is a substance that can be toxic when ingested or absorbed […]
25 Jun Determining Whether a COVID-19 Case Is Workrelated
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created massive change and concern for employers and employees across the world. Even as businesses reopen and employees return to their new normal, the risk of becoming exposed to and ill with COVID-19 is still present. When an employee reports they have COVID-19, employers are faced with the difficult task […]
25 Jun DOL Issues Five New Fair Labor Standards Act Opinion Letters
On June 25, 2020 the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published five new opinion letters. Opinion letters provide the DOL’s official position on how labor and employment standards apply in specific situations. The new letters clarify compliance issues with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Outside Sales Exemption FLSA2020-6 answers the question of whether […]