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February 6, 2012

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EEOC Extends Title VII Record-Keeping Standards to GINA

Without creating any direct new record-keeping requirements for the Genetic Information Nondisclosure Act (GINA), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (OSHA) has issued a final rule to fold GINA record-keeping and reporting into Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC moved to issue its final rule when it received no adverse public commentary; the rule now takes effect April ...

February 5, 2012

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DOL to Revisit Its Plan to Redefine Parental Exemption for Family Farms

Since 1966, family farms enjoyed a broad "parental exemption" so their children could work in the fields, but this past Sept. 2 the Department of Labor (DOL), seeking to redefine that parental exemption, drew a firestorm of criticism from owners of family farms and agricultural associations when its new definition was viewed as too restrictive. The parental exemption allows children o...

February 3, 2012

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Combustible Dust Standard from OSHA Not on Fast Track

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has moved the development of regulations to control combustible dust hazards to its long-term agenda despite pleas from the Chemical Safety Board to fast track the rules, according to a report from the Associated Press. Combustible dust can be generated from most substances—plastics, metals, chemicals and foods—especially when...

February 2, 2012

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EBSA Delays Plan Disclosure Rule

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The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued a final rule that will provide employers sponsoring pension and 401(k) plans with information about the administrative and investment costs associated with providing such plans to their workers. The department also announced a 3-month extension in the effective date of this rule, meaning service provi...

January 31, 2012

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DOL Proposal Expands Eligibility of FMLA Leave for Military, Airline Flight Crews

The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued proposed new rules regarding the eligibility of military family members and airline flight crews under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The proposed language would extend the entitlement of military caregiver leave to family members of veterans for up to five years after leaving the military. At this time, the law covers only family members of &q...

January 30, 2012

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Retaliation Charges Up in Fiscal Year 2011 EEOC Filings

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received 36,344 retaliation complaints in fiscal year 2011, an increase of three percent from the year prior, making them the largest single block of filings. In all, the EEOC fielded 99,947 discrimination complaints, a slight increase from the previous year's 99,922. Fiscal year 2011 ended Sept. 30. Through its enforcement, mediation and l...

January 27, 2012

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OSHA Form 300A Injury and Illness Summary Must Be Posted by Feb. 1

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, must be posted in a conspicuous location by Feb. 1 of each year and left up for viewing until April 30. The summary lists only numbers of affected employees by category. Companies that operate in more than one location must complete a separate summary for each of them. At the same...

January 24, 2012

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OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Approval Delayed

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The 90-day review period for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revised Hazard Communication Standard (HAZCOM) passed yesterday (Jan. 23, 2012) with no approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which must review all regulations for economic impact and other issues. The OMB Web site, however, indicates that its review will be completed in February 2012. The rev...

January 23, 2012

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UCSD Med Center Settles Over I-9 Discrimination Charge

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and its Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Discrimination announced that the University of California San Diego Medical Center has reached a "six-figure" settlement over its practice of requiring excessive documentation from noncitizen employees during the Form I-9 work authorization process. Specifically, the DOJ says UCSD committed &quo...

January 19, 2012

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EEOC Seeks Commentary on New Strategic Plan for FY 2012-2016

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking commentary on its proposed Fiscal Year 2012-2016 Strategic Plan. The draft plan envisions three strategic goals: 1) "to combat employment discrimination through strategic law enforcement"; 2) "to prevent employment discrimination through education and outreach" and by establishing community partnerships; and 3) &q...

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