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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.

Shift to remote work has a mental-health downside

03/15/2023
An analysis by the nonprofit Integrated Benefits Institute found that 40% of fully remote workers and 38% of hybrid workers were more likely than in-person workers to report symptoms associated with anxiety and depression.

Medical marijuana and positive drug tests: Employer rights

03/06/2023
As more states legalize medicinal and recreational use of marijuana, employers have to grapple with confusing and seemingly contradictory rules.

Is work to blame for employee health problems? How HR can help

03/01/2023
A new survey by Resume-Now provides some valuable insights to HR professionals regarding physical and mental health trends and how they relate to the workplace.

Prepare for more aggressive OSHA oversight of ‘high-gravity’ safety violations

02/07/2023
OSHA just raised the stakes for employers that repeatedly tolerate or encourage dangerous conditions on job sites. Enforcement guidance issued Jan. 26 grants OSHA regional administrators and directors greater authority to issue immediate citations when inspectors identify particularly hazardous safety violations.

Long COVID may affect 7% of infected employees

02/07/2023
A study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute found that, while long-COVID prevalence was highest among workers who were hospitalized during an acute stage of disease, even some workers who needed limited medical care following infection developed long-COVID symptoms.