Tag: workplace safety
Should Earbuds Be Allowed in the Workplace?
May 20, 2023
In many different types of workplaces, employees wear earbuds or headphones throughout the day. Should employers allow them to? The...
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OSHA Expands Enforcement Against Serious Safety Violators
February 1, 2023
Employers with severe workplace safety hazards may soon face a greater number of citations—and penalties. The U.S. Occupational Safety and...
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Responding Prudently After a Workplace Shooting
January 13, 2023
As workplace shootings become more common throughout the U.S., HR and corporate leaders may feel unsure of the best way...
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Potential Costs Much Higher for Violating Labor Law
January 13, 2023
Under a new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule, employers must compensate workers to make up for the direct consequences...
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Mandatory Workplace COVID-19 Testing Must Be Justified, EEOC Says
July 15, 2022
Employers will need to assess pandemic and workplace circumstances in order to justify mandatory COVID-19 testing of employees going forward,...
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OSHA: Some Travel Injuries Must Be Recorded
April 1, 2022
Injuries that occur during normal commutes have long been held to not be recordable on Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
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The Real-World Impact of Workplace Ethics
March 1, 2022
COVID-19 has forced many ethical considerations to the forefront of HR. Whether confronting issues related to vaccinations, masking, employee retention...
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Calif. Meal and Rest Break Rules Do Not Apply to Short-Haul Truck Drivers
February 28, 2022
A short-haul truck driver who sued his former employer for wage and hour violations alleged that he was denied mandated...
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Covid-19 Options other than Vaccine Mandates
February 18, 2022
Vaccine Mandates have had us all on a roller coaster ride for the last year. While a slim majority of Americans...
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Out-of-State Remote Workers Are Increasing Legal Risks for Employers
January 18, 2022
As remote work continues for many employers, HR professionals should ensure they are staying current on where remote employees are...
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