Man Bites Dog – OSHA Style
OSHA enforces more whistleblower laws than any other agency and has made whistleblower protection one of its principal goals. So it grabs your attention when you read “Whistleblower Wins $820,000...
View ArticleSo, You're Telling Me NOT to Sue my Former Employees?
First of all, yes, I'm telling you that (at least in most cases) suing your former employees may not be the best labor relations strategy, unless of course they are violating a valid non-compete or...
View ArticleUnlike the Braves, the Administration Leaves the All Star Break With a...
A few hours ago, the Senate confirmed the new secretary of Labor, Thomas Perez and EPA Director, Gina McCarthy. Along with two newly nominated Democrat members of the NLRB, signs suggest that we may...
View ArticleDo Employers Really Understand This Explosion of Whistleblower Claims?
Despite the DOL’s continuous promotion of whistleblower/retaliation claims, I don’t believe that employers appreciate the sheer variety of ways in which disgruntled employees can claim that the...
View ArticleMSHA Releases New Guide for Miners' Representatives
MSHA announced on September 25, 2013, the release of a new Guide for Miners' Representatives. According to MSHA, this Guide is a "comprehensive tool" that expands upon the Guide to Miners' Rights and...
View ArticleAre You Prepared For Third Party Attacks Using Safety?
Preparing For Union Embarrassment TacticsThe areas of labor, employment, and safety exposure which present very real threats to the distribution industry. There are several reasons for this increased...
View ArticleOSHA & FMCSA Agree to Exchange Info, Referrals
Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Sign Memorandum of Understanding Improving Safeguards for Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles From...
View ArticleTalk versus Email: Avoiding Legal Problems
Electronic communications are a mixed blessing. Business is more efficient and new ways of commerce continue to open. However, ubiquitous electronic communications have eroded our personal time and...
View ArticleOSHA Making Changes to Whistleblower Investigations
OSHA Making Changes to Whistleblower Investigations On September 4, the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC) unanimously voted in favor of several revisions to the OSH Act that would...
View Article2015 Policy Review and Revision: Employer Email
We’re going to comment on the numerous policies and rules which must be revised because of the NLRB’s many changes last year; especially during December 2014. Today, we’ll briefly discuss email. The...
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