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May 9, 2023

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DHS to End Remote Form I-9 Verification

On May 4th, 2023, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reminded employers that remote Form I-9 verification flexibilities will officially end on July 31st, 2023. Employers will have 30 days from that date to reach compliance. This means that, by August 30th, 2023, employers must verify in person all employees that were previously verified ...

May 9, 2023

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OSHA Launches Program to Prevent Falls

This month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a National Emphasis Program to prevent falls. According to OSHA, fall hazards are the number one cause of fatal workplace injuries. Additionally, they are the most frequently cited violation during construction industry inspections. In March 2023, OSHA released its 2022 injury and illness report that presented Form 30...

Agency Shares Report That Half of ADA Accommodations Have No Cost

May 9, 2023

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Affecting those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced that a report by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) found that nearly half of all ADA accommodations can be implemented at no cost to employers. Meanwhile, out of those reasonable accommodations that incur some cost, the median expenditure decreased compared to previous r...

May 2, 2023

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Joint Statement on AI & Automated Systems

As the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) continue to expand, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a joint statement with other agencies on AI and automated systems. Joining the EEOC on the statement are the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The joint statement discussed how...

May 2, 2023

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IRS Shares Tax Benefits, Small Business Resources, and Other Info

For National Small Business Week, April 30 to May 6, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is sharing tax benefits and small business resources with new and established small business owners. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) uses National Small Business Week to celebrate and recognize the innovation and hard work of small businesses and entrepreneurs. In solidarity, the IRS is providin...

Agencies Release Joint Statement on AI and Automated Systems-5-2-23

Trucking Firm Pays $1.25M in Gender Bias Case

May 2, 2023

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On April 25th, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that a nationwide trucking company will pay a $1.25 million settlement in a gender discrimination case. The EEOC’s lawsuit alleges that the trucking company discriminated against female applicants for loader positions. Notably, the federal law cited in this gender discrimination case also includes sexual orie...

April 25, 2023

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Agencies Address Coverage After COVID PHE Ends

On April 18th, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Labor (DOL), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) about COVID-19 healthcare coverage as the public health emergency (PHE) ends. The federal COVID-19 PHE is likely to end on May 11th, 2023. With that, COVID-related coverage and payment requirements will change. Whi...

April 25, 2023

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SCOTUS Ruling Gives Employers Ways to Challenge Federal Agency Actions

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS or Supreme Court) recently made rulings in two cases that ultimately gave employers more tools to challenge federal agency actions during administrative proceedings. Since challenging federal agency actions can be a daunting undertaking for some employers, the Supreme Court’s recent decisions remove some barriers to opening up specific constitution...

Agencies Address COVID-19 Healthcare Coverage as PHE Ends-4-25-23

Discount Retailer is Again Cited Over $400K for OSHA Violations

April 25, 2023

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In what has become a regular occurrence, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) again cited a prominent discount retailer, Dollar General, for repeated OSHA violations. According to the citation, the retailer exposed employees and others to unsafe workplace conditions at a location in Florida. As of this post, OSHA has assessed more than $16 million in fines against the retail...

April 18, 2023

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OSHA Seeks Input on Whistleblower Protection Program Outreach

On April 10th, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an upcoming public meeting to discuss improving outreach and training for its Whistleblower Protection Program. The program enforces whistleblower provisions of more than 20 statutes. OSHA’s recent rulemaking and enforcement of whistleblower laws means employers should exam...

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