Have you ever been curious about workplace incidents? OSHA recently publicized details on the nearly 900,000 reported workplace injuries and illnesses recorded in 2023, which could possibly result in increased scrutiny toward employers from OSHA and the public alike. The OSHA Report With this data published, all the detailed information is available for the public […]
Colorado’s attorney general’s office recently updated the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) rules to introduce new obligations related to biometric data, employee biometrics, children’s privacy, and interpretive guidance for 2025. Key Changes With New Rules Three key changes will impact Colorado’s data privacy. 1. New Notice and Consent Requirements for Biometric Privacy Starting July 1, 2025, […]
New OSHA regulations will mandate that construction employers provide personal protective equipment (PPE) that properly fits workers based on their unique body types beginning in January 2025. PPE for Construction Workers Personal protective equipment (PPE) is clothing or equipment that protects the wearer from injury or illness caused by exposure to hazards. Properly fitting PPE […]
In Florida, a state appellate court just issued a ruling that will raise the bar for whistleblower claims and make it easier for employers to defeat lawsuits before trial; however, this has created conflict with another issue. On November 20, Florida’s First District Court of Appeal ruled that plaintiffs filing claims under the Florida Private […]
As your trusted partners, we provide an overview of recent legislative changes effective in 2025. US DOL Overtime Rule Halt: Courts have ruled that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) exceeded its authority by raising the threshold too high, first from $35,000 to $44,000 and then to $59,000, and permitting automatic adjustments every three years. […]
Less than two months before the effective date, a federal judge stopped an overtime ruling that would boost salary for “white collar” exemptions. The court ruled that the U.S. DOL exceeded its authority—not only did they raise the threshold too high, but they were also going to allow automatic adjustments every three years. It is […]
According to California Elections Code section 14001, employers must post a notice to employees advising them of provisions for taking paid leave for the purpose of voting in statewide elections. These notices must be posted ten days before a statewide election. Additionally, the employee notice must be posted either in the workplace or where employees […]
With the most recent Hurricanes, Helene and Milton, impacting the western coast of Florida, many people have lost everything. Hurricanes can leave a devastating trail of destruction, impacting not only homes and communities but also your insurance rates. It’s common to see a rise in premiums after such events, leaving many wondering why and how […]
A new minimum wage increase for California healthcare workers will finally take effect on October 16. This will raise the minimum wage to $21 and even $23 in some larger healthcare facilities. Gradually, increases will be made until healthcare employers comply with a $25 per hour minimum that will be adjusted for inflation each year. […]
In Pittsburgh, a new anti-discrimination ordinance will likely be signed and prohibit employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on the individual’s status as a certified medical cannabis cardholder. The Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Pittsburgh’s City Council passed an ordinance to protect medical cannabis patients from discrimination in the workplace. Mayor Ed Gainey is expected […]
