The ultraviolet (UV) index is a global standard for measuring the strength of the sun’s UV radiation. It was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and meteorological agencies to help people understand the risk of overexposure to UV rays. By checking the UV index...
If you feel overwhelmed by the hundreds of usernames and passwords you use for everything from personal banking to work programs, you’re in good company. It’s one of the most common — and most frustrating — problems in our digital lives. Here’s the brutal truth: managing...
This Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) issued on 7/25/25 provides important updates for staffing agencies that hire domestic workers, particularly those in the home care industry. To summarize these updates: Suspension of 2013 Final Rule Enforcement: The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will no longer enforce...
For working parents with school-age kids, the return to school can be chaotic. There are new routines to figure out, numerous activities to manage and sometimes kids’ transitional meltdowns to soothe. As such, balancing work with caregiving responsibilities can be incredibly challenging, often without straightforward...
The insurance landscape for carriers offering MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) and MVP (Minimum Value Plan) has shifted significantly in recent months. With the closure of a key provider, Essential Staff Care, and the increasingly strict requirements from others, many in the temporary staffing industry seek...
As a health care worker, managing patient behavior can be a challenging but critical component of your job. Depending on the nature of their conditions and specific treatment needs, patients may be experiencing significant pain, confusion, stress or fear, possibly resulting in tense and emotional...
Safe and Sound Week is an annual campaign conducted by OSHA and other safety organizations. It will take place from Aug. 11-17 this year. This event aims to recognize the successes of workplace safety and health programs across the country and provide additional resources to...
On July 1, 2025, OSHA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to remove some medical evaluation requirements in the Respiratory Protection Rule for filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs). Comments on the proposed rule are due by Sept. 2, 2025. Background The current...
On May 15, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) exceeded its authority back in April 2024 when the agency issued updated Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace that expanded the...
In the staffing industry, few things are as dreaded as a skyrocketing experience modification rate—or mod rate. For temporary staffing agencies, where risk can be difficult to control, a high mod rate doesn't just increase your workers' compensation premiums, it can scare off clients and...