Vermont Enacts Employee Social Network Password Protection Law Vermont becomes the latest state to enact an employee social network privacy law. The new law prohibits an employer from attempting to gain access to employees’ and applicants’ personal electronic accounts by (1) requesting or requiring disclosure of a user name, password or other log-in information or Read more
Governor Malloy of Connecticut just signed legislation raising Connecticut’s minimum wage effective January 1, 2014. The state has not had a minimum wage increase for three years. Beginning January 1, 2014 the minimum wage rate jumps 45 cents from $8.25 to not less than $8.70 per hour. Exactly one year later, January 1, 2015, the Read more
The governor of New York recently signed a comprehensive state budget bill which includes amendments to Section 652 of the NY Labor Law, raising the minimum wage rate in the state. Beginning December 31, 2013 the New York minimum wage increases to $8.00 per hour. Then exactly one year later the rate jumps again to Read more
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ASBESTOS Asbestos are naturally occurring minerals that are present in the environment as bundles of fibers. They are used by different industries, such as building and construction because of the heat, fire and chemical resistance. Asbestos are also popular in installation, fireproofing, and sound absorption. In the late 1970’s, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Read more
Human Trafficking involves the slavery of humans through the exploitation or control of another. The usual victims of trafficking are children or adults age 18 or older coerced or deceived into commercial sex acts or various forms of slave labor. These situations usually involve force, fraud or coercion while inducing the person to commit certain Read more
Even dentists and their assistants can be exposed to potentially infectious agents, while performing procedures in the dental office. In 2011 new infection control regulations were issued for all California Dental practices. Since the California Dental Board does not inform dentists of regulatory changes, its best to keep abreast of the laws by checking the Read more
Food safety is a critical part of our restaurant system, but one that can be easily overlooked. In an industrialized nation such the United States, it’s shocking to know that each year 30% of the population suffers from food-borne disease. If a restaurant isn’t carefully handling the food that it serves, those items could harbor and Read more
Do you know the signs of a heart attack? Surprisingly, many don’t. Not all heart attacks are sharp and abrupt. Most happen long before a person actually requires hospitalization. There’s moderate pain or slight discomfort that starts off slowly while increasing in intensity. Those are the moments when people wonder what’s happening; they don’t realize they Read more
At first thought, many would wonder why administering the Heimlich Maneuver wouldn’t be effective if someone were choking. It’s not a cut and dry as you might think. While its always best to administer proper first aid techniques and follow procedures outlined in an adult choke saving poster, in one particular case, a choking adult Read more
Bloodborne pathogens come in many forms. Some of the most common are: hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and human immunodeficiency virus – an AIDS-causing virus. These pathogens are present in the blood and infectious, causing disease in human beings. If exposed, a worker is at risk for serious or life-threatening illnesses. By displaying a federal Read more
