Updated Davis-Bacon Rule in Effect – Contractor Takeaways
On Aug. 23, 2023, the Department of Labor published the Final Rule updating and modernizing the Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage regulations. The prevailing wage regulations
OSHA Heat Stress Emphasis Program Focuses on Employer Education
In April 2022, OSHA issued a new national emphasis program (NEP) for indoor and outdoor heat-related hazards that expanded on the agency’s ongoing heat-related illness
FCA Safety Manual Updated
The FCA U.S. Safety Manual received its annual update. Read this post to learn about the changes and how you can request your company's safety manual.
Drug Testing and Marijuana Laws
To date, 24 states and Washington, D.C. have fully legalized recreational marijuana, and another 19 states have legalized medical marijuana or CBD oil use for
Air Quality in a Confined Space
Working in a confined space brings a set of challenges and hazards far different than any other type of work. OSHA defines a confined space
IRS Announces Slowing Payment of Employee Retention Tax Credit
Click here to read the IRS’ press release about slowing payment of ERC refunds The IRS announced this week that it is increasing scrutiny on
Suicide Awareness Added to FCA Toolbox Talks
Click here to access the new Suicide Awareness Toolbox Talks that were added to the FCA Toolbox Talk Program. FCA International’s Toolbox Talk Program expanded
Treasury Department Issues Report on Unions’ Economic Impact
Click here to access the Treasury Department’s report on Unions’ Economic Impact The U.S. Treasury Department released a report discussing the impact labor unions have
NLRB Modifies Standard for Assessing Lawfulness of Employer Work Rules
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) issued its decision in Stericycle, Inc., 372 NLRB No. 113 (2023), adopting an employee-friendly standard when analyzing
Choosing the Right PPE Footwear
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are an estimated 96,000 foot and ankle injuries every year that result in lost workdays; the average