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DOL Announces A New Independent Contractor Rule 

Once again, the Department of Labor (DOL) wants to change how it defines independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). For employers who...

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Preparing for an OSHA Inspection

Are you prepared for an OSHA inspection? The chances of a surprise visit are greater than ever. With an increased 2023 budget for the Occupational Safety...

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Who’s the Boss in a Multi-Employer Workplace?

As multi-employer workplaces grow in number, size, and complexity, the safety and other regulatory responsibilities of the primary (or “host”) contractor and multiple subcontractors can...

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Tornado Warnings and OSHA

After an Amazon warehouse collapses in a tornado, killing six, OSHA decides to send tornado warning advice rather than a citation. Extreme Weather You may have...

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Powered Industrial Truck Rule Will Be Updated

This year, OSHA is proceeding with scores of regulatory projects to bring agency standards in line with current versions of international standards and national industry...

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