The California Labor Commissioner's Office has issued its new model whistleblower notice, “Whistleblowers Are Protected,” for employers to use beginning January 1, 2025. This explains who is protected by law; What is whistleblowing? What protection is afforded to a whistleblower? and how to file a report with the California Attorney General's Whistleblower Hotline. Employers can… Continue reading CA Labor Commissioner Issues New Whistleblower Notice | Spanned by Yocca Carlson & Rauth
Category: Safety and Regulation Compliance
The Department of Labor sets requirements for the proper fit of PPE
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has completed a revision to the standard for personal protective equipment in construction. The final rule specifically requires that equipment properly fit each construction worker who needs it, thereby improving protection from hazardous conditions. “I have spoken to construction workers, particularly women,… Continue reading The Department of Labor sets requirements for the proper fit of PPE
What happens to Manuel and Antonio?
Well, that was a really intense episode. I think we all saw it coming. However, before I focus on Cooper's situation, I want to talk a bit about Tommy's brief visit to Monty's mansion at the beginning Countryman Episode 6. You may have heard the phrase that the rich live in their own bubble. Tommy,… Continue reading What happens to Manuel and Antonio?
Braun recalls 2024 Chrysler minivans due to seat restriction issues
BraunAbility 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Touring. (Gresham Driving Aids Inc.) Braun Corporation has recalled 44 units of its 2024 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager BraunAbility minivans. The seat limiter may not be installed, causing the seat to move too far forward. Therefore, these vehicles do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.… Continue reading Braun recalls 2024 Chrysler minivans due to seat restriction issues
H-1B visa rule for specialty occupations under review by White House
A comprehensive regulatory overhaul of the H-1B visa program is currently under review in the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. This is the final step before its release. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services last year issued draft regulations changing eligibility standards, including degree requirements, for specialty occupation visas used primarily in technology… Continue reading H-1B visa rule for specialty occupations under review by White House
Thermometer factory owner gets probation for exposing workers to mercury
WEST BABYLON, NY – The owner of a New York thermometer factory was sentenced Friday to three years' probation for failing to protect workers who were exposed to dangerous levels of mercury following a leak at his plant. Robert Peyser, 66, of Bellmore, Long Island, and his company, Kessler Thermometer Corp., previously pleaded guilty in… Continue reading Thermometer factory owner gets probation for exposing workers to mercury
Fall Protection Market: 42% of Growth Comes from APAC, Technavio |
NEW YORK, December 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – The Global Fall protection market It is estimated that the size will grow by $5052.3 million from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of nearly 15.42% during the forecast period. For comprehensive forecasts and historical data on regions, market… Continue reading Fall Protection Market: 42% of Growth Comes from APAC, Technavio |
Santa Fe Community College is accepting applications for free environmental engineering training
Participants in an EPA professional training course. Courtesy/SFCC Participants in an EPA professional training course. Courtesy/SFCC SFCC news: SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is accepting free applications Environmental Technician Training Programwhich provides the training, skills and certifications necessary to enter a wide range of employment opportunities in the environmental profession. Applications will… Continue reading Santa Fe Community College is accepting applications for free environmental engineering training
Don’t Worry: Nevada’s New Heat Illness Regulation Is Here – Worker Rights/Labor Relations – Employment and Human Resources
JL Jackson Lewis P.C More Specializing in employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis PC's more than 1,000 attorneys in major cities across the country continue to identify and respond to new ways in which employment law intersects the economy. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and… Continue reading Don’t Worry: Nevada’s New Heat Illness Regulation Is Here – Worker Rights/Labor Relations – Employment and Human Resources
OSHA is finalizing regulation regarding the suitability of PPE in construction
Washington – An OSHA final rule that requires personal protective equipment in the construction industry to properly fit every worker goes into effect on January 11th. Scheduled for publication on December 12, the regulation aligns 1926.95 with the PPE requirements in OSHA's General Industrial and Marine Standards. For example, 1910.132(d)(1)(iii) requires employers to “select PPE… Continue reading OSHA is finalizing regulation regarding the suitability of PPE in construction