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National employer vaccine mandate – closer to reality?

National employer vaccine mandate – closer to reality?

In September, President Joe Biden announced a mandate that businesses with more than 100 employees either require COVID vaccines or administer weekly tests.

United States | Publication | October 19, 2021
Department of Labor announces new efforts to protect workers from heat hazards

Department of Labor announces new efforts to protect workers from heat hazards

In order to address the hazards associated with extreme heat exposure in both the indoor and outdoor environments, the US Department of Labor has announced “enhanced and expanded” measures to address heat-related illnesses

United States | Publication | October 19, 2021
OSHA threatens three states over COVID issues

OSHA threatens three states over COVID issues

On October 19, federal OSHA announced that Arizona, Utah and South Carolina could lose their state-based authority to oversee workplace safety due to their failure to adopt by July 2, 2021 certain COVID-19 rules relating to healthcare facilities.

United States | Publication | October 19, 2021
Update on final review commission decisions

Update on final review commission decisions

In Q3 2021, to date, the Commissioners of the Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission have released two final decisions further to a Petition for Discretionary Review.

United States | Publication | October 19, 2021
US Department of Justice announces national healthcare fraud takedown

US Department of Justice announces national healthcare fraud takedown

The DOJ announced another historic “takedown” of medical professionals and other individuals allegedly engaged in healthcare fraud.

United States | Publication | September 20, 2021
US Federal OSHA updates COVID workplace guidance

US Federal OSHA updates COVID workplace guidance

On August 13, OSHA issued updated guidance to help employers protect workers from COVID-19.

United States | Publication | August 17, 2021
Returning to the workplace: Vaccinations and a COVID-19 secure workplace

Returning to the workplace: Vaccinations and a COVID-19 secure workplace

The Government has decided to move to Step 4 of its roadmap on 19 July, meaning that many of the restrictions in place will be lifted including the requirement to work from home where possible.

United Kingdom | Webinar | July 26, 2021
US OSHA promotes training grants for safer workplaces

US OSHA promotes training grants for safer workplaces

The acting assistant secretary for OSHA James Frederick issued an editorial promoting two sources of grant monies available to employers, unions and other organizations.

United States | Publication | July 23, 2021
‘Quis custodiet ipsos custodes’ - or FRAA for short?

‘Quis custodiet ipsos custodes’ - or FRAA for short?

The famous dictum "Who will guard the guards themselves?" might well apply to the new oversight agency, the Australian Financial Regulator Assessment Authority (FRAA).

Australia | Publication | July 22, 2021


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