August 23, 2018

Virginia Workplace Posters Updated for 2018: Virginia OSHA & EITC

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Katy Tedrow

The Virginia Department of Labor and Virginia Department of Social Services have updated two mandatory workplace posters: the Job Safety and Health Protection notice required under the state’s Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) law and a notice describing the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Both notices are mandatory-to-post for most employers operating in Read more

New California Standard Addresses Musculoskeletal Injuries in Hotel Housekeepers

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Kathy White, Esq.

California Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries in Housekeepers Poster

California employers in the hotel and lodging industry must comply with a new regulation (8 CCR § 3345) requiring employers to implement an effective, written safety program to prevent work-related injuries suffered by housekeeping workers. The standard requires employers to perform an annual worksite evaluation, establish procedures to ensure safe work practices are followed, investigate Read more