Tuesday, April 19, 2016
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Federal Contractors Update
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its final rule on respirable crystalline silica. The rule, which is titled Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica, establishes a permissible exposure limit (PEL) for respirable crystalline silica of 50 micrograms per cubic meter as an eight-hour time-weighted average. It also includes provisions regarding exposure assessments, respiratory protection, medical surveillance, hazard communication, and recordkeeping. The rule takes effect on June 23, 2016.
Sunday, April 3, 2016
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Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia Fair Criminal Records Screening Ordinance, also known as the Ban the Box Law, became effective on March 14, 2016. With it came the release of a mandatory new poster.
Sunday, April 3, 2016
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Washington
The City of Seattle recently amended four labor standards ordinances: Paid Sick and Safe Time, Fair Chance Employment, Minimum Wage, and Wage Theft. The Labor Standard Ordinances are enforced by the Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS).
Thursday, November 19, 2015
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TotalSource - WFN (News)
President Obama signed an Executive Order requiring federal contractors to offer their employees up to seven (or more) days of paid sick leave per year, beginning on January 1, 2017.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
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TotalSource - WFN (News)
U.S. Secretary of Labor announced the new minimum hourly rate effective January 1, 2016 will be $10.15 – a $0.05 per hour increase.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
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TotalSource - WFN (News)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will increase civil penalties for the first time since 1990. Interim Final Rule Expected by July 1, 2016.