The current federal minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour. However, most states have adopted minimum wage rates that are higher than the federal rate. When both the federal and state rates apply, the higher rate will prevail. Important Dates: January 1, 2024: The minimum wage rate...
The summer months are approaching and along with them comes hot weather. OSHA has targeted temporary staffing agencies as an industry to keep an eye on. Nearly 3 out of 4 fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work. Watch the four...
Patient transfers involve moving a patient from one surface to another, such as bed to stretcher, bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to chair, or wheelchair to toilet. When transferring a patient who is too weak, unsteady or otherwise unable to move safely by themself, two trained...
Keeping outdoor walking surfaces—such as parking lots and sidewalks—clear of ice in the winter is a crucial practice at many workplaces. Not only does ice removal offer aesthetic benefits, it can also help keep you, your co-workers and the general public (e.g., customers or passersby)...
Temporary staffing and employment agencies face unique risks and exposures due to the fluidity of their workforce, and their lack of supervisory control at the client facilities where temporary employees are placed. The fact that in most cases the agency assumes liability for the actions...
On Jan. 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the first confirmed U.S. case of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). This particular coronavirus is associated with an outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, and is responsible for hundreds of illnesses...
Is it against the law for employees to record private conversations with co-workers, supervisors or executives without their consent? The answer is: It depends. There are a variety of laws that come into play, which vary based on locality, when analyzing workplace recordings. With the...
The Importance of Temporary Worker Safety Temporary workers are often utilized for hazardous jobs. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has found that temporary workers are at a greater risk of workplace illness and injury than permanent employees. A number of factors contribute to this higher...
Think back to a time when a former employee departed your company. Do you remember collecting their work phone and laptop? Did you happen to search their device–perhaps even their personal email? If so, you may have unwittingly violated the Stored Communications Act (SCA), a...
HIGHLIGHTS Applicable Laws Wellness programs that provide medical care must comply with: ERISA COBRA HIPAA privacy and security rules Examples of Medical Care Biometric screenings Immunizations Physical examinations Counseling services Links and Resources Department of Labor (DOL) website on ERISA health plans and benefits An Employer’s Guide to Group Health...