Hiring Temps in California Just Got Riskier for Employers
California employers can now be liable for state labor and wage violations, including violations of wage and hour, workers' compensation and safety laws.... Read more.
Illinois Amendment Strips Third Party Safety Consultants of Workers’ Comp Exclusivity Protection
On June 5, 2014, Governor Quinn signed a bill amending the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and limiting protection for third party safety consultants from workers'... Read more.
Kansas to Implement the First New OSHA State Plan of the 21st Century?
On May 14, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a bill directing the State Secretary of Labor to study and make recommendations by January 2015 regarding whether... Read more.
Fifth Circuit Tackles “At Least Annually” for Purposes of Respirator Fit-Testing
By: Andi S. Kenney On November 6, 2013, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed an Administrative Law Judge’s decision that Shaw Global Services,... Read more.
OSHA Moves on Walking-Working Surfaces Revisions . . . Again
On May 24, OSHA published a proposed rule to amend its walking-working surfaces and personal protective equipment standards, Subparts D and I of the General Industry... Read more.