November 22, 2013

The US Department of Labor (DOL) governs and enforces upwards of 180 federal laws covering workplace activities. The DOL’s principal statutes are applicable to businesses, job seekers, workers, retirees, contractors and grantees. You are most likely familiar with some of the major topic areas – wage and hour, workplace safety and health, workers’ compensation, employee Read more

As the cold weather months approach, employers need to pay attention to their employees who might be working in cold environments.  Working in a cold environment can adversely impact employee performance and health.  Cold can also aggravate the risk of common hazards and increase the risk of cold-induced injuries and illnesses. Who is at Risk Read more