May 25, 2023 | Compliance
On her first day at work, Rebecca arrived at the office to find that nothing was ready for her. Her desk was cluttered with papers from the previous occupant, her computer had not been set up, and there was no one to greet her. She felt unwelcome and unimportant,...
May 24, 2023 | Compliance
Workplace safety is a critical concern for employers, and violations can result in significant fines and penalties. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets standards and regulations to ensure safe working conditions for employees, and...
May 23, 2023 | Compliance
Emergency action plans (EAPs) are often overlooked by businesses, but they are a critical component of workplace safety. EAPs are written documents required by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards that facilitate and organize...
May 22, 2023 | Compliance
FEDERAL UPDATESEEOC Covid-19 Guidance Updated. With the official end of the federal national emergency, the EEOC just released updated “technical assistance” related to Covid-19, which includes: A warning that the end of the emergency does not give employers...
May 22, 2023 | Compliance
By Patricia Anderson Pryor, Katharine C. Weber and Tara K. Burke with Jackson Lewis P.C. The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has published guidance for agency officials responsible for enforcing the “pump at work” provisions of the...
May 19, 2023 | Compliance
In the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets regulations and standards to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees. One important aspect of OSHA requirements is employee training, which is mandated by law for...
