workplace safety Archives

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What Do the Supreme Court Rulings on Vaccine Directives Mean for Employers?

January 14, 2022

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) vaccine-or-testing rule for large employers, businesses...