Safety/Health

Summer’s here and so are new employment laws

07/07/2023

Summertime is often when new employment laws take effect, and this summer is no exception.

SHRM: Employer attention to mental health has benefits for employees and organizations

07/03/2023

Employers and employees alike benefit when organizations make mental health a priority, according to new research from the Society for Human Resource Management.

Mental health worsens for 34% of workers

06/05/2023

What’s the culprit? Survey respondents say, among other factors, long hours and excessive workloads.

Prepare to protect this summer’s unique corps of teen workers

05/22/2023

If you plan to hire teens for seasonal jobs, brace yourself for a teen workforce like no other before it. Prepare to deal with more than the usual amount of teenage angst.

Compliance perspectives for employers in the food manufacturing industry

05/17/2023

The food manufacturing industry performs an essential function—making sure the country’s population has access to safe and plentiful food at all times. Much like mail delivery, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night should prevent the stocking of grocery shelves.

Post-pandemic, enforcement agencies step up oversight of hospitality and leisure industries

04/20/2023

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Survey: Employers concerned about covering workers’ mental-health needs

04/17/2023

More than three years after the COVID-19 pandemic upended workplaces, mental-health coverage remains a priority for employers, according to an annual employer survey fielded by the nonprofit Kaiser Family Foundation.

Rise in workplace violence against women may trigger new OSHA rules

04/10/2023

Female workers are increasingly the targets of intentional acts of workplace violence, according to a deep-dive analysis of the latest occupational injury data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Part of the problem is that many of the occupations and industries most prone to physical injuries are dominated by women—and the harm they may experience is on the rise.

4 keys to care for employees’ mental health and wellness

03/23/2023

According to the nonprofit American Institute of Stress, work-related stress and associated absenteeism, diminished productivity and turnover cost employers at least $187 billion per year. To relieve employees’ stress and improve their mental health, try these tactics.

Compliance guidance for the construction industry

03/16/2023

Employers in the construction industry face special challenges in complying with federal anti-discrimination and workplace safety laws. The nature of construction work, oversight by government enforcement agencies and the zeal of opportunistic plaintiffs’ lawyers make it essential for construction companies to nail their compliance responsibilities.