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Safe + Sound Week will spotlight emergency preparedness: How do you prepare for the unexpected? OSHA’s Safe + Sounds Week is the perfect prompt to sharpen your emergency action plans. Take part in #SafeAndSoundAtwork and elevate safety planning across your teams.
California’s AI Employment Discrimination Regs Receive Final Approval: The California Civil Rights Council has finally secured approval for its long-awaited regulations regarding employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, and other automated decision systems. The agency says the regulations will clarify how existing administrative laws apply to the use of emerging technology to make employment decisions.
Too Hot to Handle: Don’t Get Burned by Cal/OSHA’s Heat Rules: As summer temperatures rise across California, it’s a good time for employers to review their responsibilities under Cal/OSHA’s heat illness prevention standards. These rules apply to both outdoor and indoor workplaces and are designed to protect employees from heat-related illnesses and injury.
Departments of Labor, Education Implement Workforce Development Partnership: The U.S. Departments of Labor and Education have formed a partnership aimed to strengthen the bridge between education and employment. This shift could bring new opportunities for staffing firms to connect talent with evolving career paths.
DOL Updates Penalty Guidelines to Support Small Businesses and Eliminate Workplace Hazards: This brief article highlights a recent DOL policy update that benefits small businesses. The new policy emphasizes the importance of maintaining safety, while easing financial penalties. This change supports safer workplaces without overburdening staffing companies.
DOL, SBA Sign New Agreement to Support Domestic Manufacturing A stronger, more coordinated workforce pipeline is on the horizon. The DOL and SBA are joining forces to grow apprenticeships and support small manufacturers.
