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Employers May Face State Criminal Liability for Safety Violations
Criminal prosecutions under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) are rare and only happen in limited circumstances. But employers can be prosecuted under stricter state workplace or…
In Focus: Will the Trump Administration Roll Back OSHA Enforcement?
President Donald Trump and GOP members of Congress have promised to cut back on federal regulations, including those that govern the workplace, and actions over the past few weeks have…
Ban the Box: Fix It or Start Over?
Advocates and critics of ban-the-box policies—which delay questions about an applicant’s criminal history until later in the hiring process—are reacting to recent research that shows the measures may increase hiring…
As Opioid Epidemic Rages, Worksite Policies Overlook Prescribed Drugs
Most drug addictions today don’t begin on the street, they start in a doctor’s office. Drug-free workplace policies should include opioids and other prescription drugs that can impact job safety…
Puerto Rico Passes Pay Equity Law
Almost two months after signing sweeping employment law reform, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has signed a pay equity law limiting instances in which employers can inquire into an applicant’s salary history,…
How Does Ohio’s New Gun Law Affect Employers?
On March 21, a new gun law goes into effect in Ohio that will expand the rights of concealed carry permit holders. Here’s what it means for the state’s workplaces
White House Budget Proposal Slashes DOL Funding by 21 Percent
President Donald Trump’s first budget proposal aims to scale back funding for job training and workplace enforcement at the Department of Labor (DOL), while ramping up spending on immigration enforcement…
In Focus: Gorsuch May Be Friend of Business
Companies may have a staunch ally on the
'Soft' Costs Can Help Manage Employees with Mental Disabilities
More than 43 million adults in America experience mental illness in a given year. Helping them be productive in the workplace may require some accommodations from the employer—and those may…
Labor Relations Board Is Changing, but Stay Aware of Union Organizing Risks
Union organizing remains a hazard for many organizations, even though the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is likely to undo many of the employee-friendly rulings issued during former President Barack…