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Employers Report Surge in Previous Year Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

November 14, 2023
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A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report revealed that employers reported increased nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022. This surge within private industry workplaces showed a 7.5 percent rise from 2021 and raised significant concerns within the workforce. Overall, the report examines the key factors contributing to the increase as reported to the BLS. In December 2022, th...
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OSHA & NLRB Boost Whistleblower Protections

OSHA & NLRB Boost Whistleblower Protections

November 7, 2023
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On October 31st, 2023, two federal agencies announced that they joined forces to fortify whistleblower protections in the workplace. Accordingly, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) shared details about this collaboration. In summary, the two agencies will provide more information-sharing, outreach, and training efforts on whistleblower provisions. Both a...
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IRS Announces Higher 2024 Retirement Limits

IRS Announces Higher 2024 Retirement Limits

November 7, 2023
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On November 1st, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) unveiled updated retirement contribution limits for retirement plans beginning in 2024. In summary, the agency stated that these adjustments are part of its commitment to help Americans secure their financial futures. Previously, in August 2023, the IRS announced a two-year transitional period for employers to implement a Roth IRA catch-...
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Deadly Rooftop Fall Underscores Urgency of Fall Prevention Measures

Deadly Rooftop Fall Underscores Urgency of Fall Prevention Measures

November 6, 2023
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As stated in a November 3 news release, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited a construction company that failed to institute proper fall prevention measures. In this case, the incident occurred at a Glen Cove, New York, worksite on April 14th, 2023. Subsequently, a federal workplace safety investigation under OSHA found that a Huntington contractor could have ...
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October 31, 2023
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FTC Amends Safeguards Rule to Include Data Security Breach Reporting

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved an amendment to its Safeguards Rule to introduce the data security breach reporting requirement for all covered entities, including non-banking financial institutions. Specifically, this requirement applies when a non-banking financial institution discovers that information affecting 500 or more people has been exposed without authorization. ...
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Company Pays $3.2M to Settle Exempt Worker Misclassification Case

Company Pays $3.2M to Settle Exempt Worker Misclassification Case

October 31, 2023
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on October 27 that a company in Massachusetts paid $3.2 million to settle an exempt worker misclassification case that affected over 700 sales representatives. The DOL found that the employer had misclassified the employees as exempt from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA’s) administrative exemption rule. In July 2023, the DOL s...
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October 25, 2023
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Agencies Announce Plan to Protect Migrant Workers in the H-2B Program

On October 19th, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), along with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced new efforts to strengthen protections for migrant workers under the H-2B program. According to the agencies, these individuals are often vulnerable to exploitation under more unscrupulous employ...
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October 25, 2023
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SEC Examines Non-Disclosure Agreements for Securities Law Violations

Recent court cases have shown that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to examine non-disclosure agreements for securities law violations. Specifically, this refers to violations of Rule 21F-17 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act). This rule is critical to the SEC’s ability to protect workers under the Dodd-Frank Act and prote...
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Contractor to Pay Settlements for Labor Law Violations in Two Cases

Contractor to Pay Settlements for Labor Law Violations in Two Cases

October 25, 2023
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This month, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) secured significant settlements in two cases for different labor law violations at the same company. In the first case, investigators found wage and hour violations at a federally-contracted provider of security and facility services. The contractor was ordered to pay over $1 million. In the second case, the same security and facility services prov...
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October 18, 2023
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NIOSH Launches National Respirator Survey

On October 12th, 2023, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced that they will launch a national survey of employers to assess current respirator use and practices in the workplace. This is the first time since 2001 that the agency has sought updated data on employers’ respiratory protection practices. The survey will collect data from U.S. employers across al...
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