The Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline is designed to receive reports from employees and the public regarding misconduct affecting the programs and operations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Examples of allegations that should be reported to the OIG include: Employee corruption involving bribery, embezzlement, espionage and smuggling DHS program fraud and/or Read more
A recent survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that employees who feel valued at work are more likely to report better mental and physical health including higher levels of engagement, satisfaction, and motivation. This is compared to those who do not feel valued at work by their employers. The study was conducted online Read more
A bill raising the Massachusetts minimum wage cleared the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development last week. This move will likely create a vote in the Senate on the first Massachusetts minimum wage hike in four years. Senate Bill 951 calls for a minimum wage increase in July 2012 to $9.50 per hour and an Read more
Compliance Poster Company has created new Indiana Smoking is Prohibited entrance signs as required by the state’s new non smoking law. The new law prohibits smoking in public places, places of employment, in certain state vehicles and within 8 feet of a public entrance to a public place or place of employment effective July 1, Read more
Facebook provides people with a great way to get in touch and stay in touch with friends and relatives and communicate with people all around the world. Businesses also use Facebook to communicate with customers, advertise their products and services, and grow their business. The social media site clearly provides the employer, employee, or prospect Read more
Compliance Poster Company (CPC) has updated its posters to comply with changes to the lay responder First Aid and CPR/AED materials called for by the American Red Cross. As the essential resource for life-saving techniques and training, Compliance Poster Company relies on the Red Cross for guidance in creating its Choke saving/CPR and First Aid Read more
The US Department of Labor’s (DOL) challenge winning smartphone app, Eat. Shop. Sleep., is one way the DOL is sharing information with the public. Last July, the DOL launched its mobile app challenge, “informAction”, on the US Government’s website Challenge.gov. Challenge.gov is a crowd sourcing website set up so that the public and government can Read more
Rules that ensure fairness in the workplace for job applicants, employees and employers are important. This includes the big business of federal contracts. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, nearly one-quarter of the American workforce works for a federal contractor or subcontractor. The federal agency responsible for ensuring this workplace fairness is the Office Read more
OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires all employers with hazardous chemicals in the workplace to have a written hazard communication program. This includes labels, safety data sheets, and employee information and training. Major changes to the Hazard Communication Standard: Chemicals will be classified according to their health and physical hazards. Labels will have a Read more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released action steps for sun protection as part of “SunWise” their program that radiates good ideas. The SunWise Program addresses the public health threat that overexposure in the sun and ultraviolet (UV) radiation presents. Sun exposure poses a particular threat to outdoor workers. Not only can overexposure Read more
