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Drug Testing: Preemployment Drug Tests for All Applicants for Public Employment Held Unconstitutional
July 2008
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers California, has ruled that a city's policy requiring all applicants for public employment to undergo drug and alcohol screening was unconstitutional. We'll discuss . . . more


News Note: Heftier Child Labor Penalties in Effect
July 2008
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, employers may now be hit with a $50,000 penalty for a child labor violation that causes the death or serious injury of a minor; the amount can be doubled for willful or . . . more


Liability for Employee Acts: Mixed Outcome for Retailer Whose Employee Assaulted Customer
June 2008
When Juan Flores went to an AutoZone store in Orange County to buy motor oil, he whistled to get sales manager Erwin Gomez's attention to ask the price. Gomez was insulted by the whistling, the two men had words, and Gomez conked Flores on the head with a metal pipe and injured . . . more


Disability Bias: Ninth Circuit Revisits Whether Blanket Safety Standard Excluding Deaf Workers Violated the ADA; Better News for Employers This Time
April 2008
In late 2006, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a trial court ruling that a United Parcel Service (UPS) safety-based rule excluding . . . more


Health and Safety: Guidelines for Reducing Risk of Staph Infection in the Workplace
February 2008
Staph infections have long been linked to hospitals and other healthcare settings. But with increasing frequency, a super-drug-resistant staph strain has been spreading in other communal locations, such as schools and workplaces. Addressing this dangerous trend, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has issued guidance for employers and workers on how to reduce the risks of spreading these infections in the workplace. . . . more


News Note: Cancer Linked to Nightshift Work
February 2008
Long-term nightshift workers may face an increased risk of certain types of cancers, according to a study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a branch of the World Health Organization. . . . more


News Note: Hours Of Service Limits Retained For Truckers
February 2008
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an interim final rule that will continue to limit truckers to driving only 11 hours within a 14-hour duty period, after which they must go off duty for at least 10 hours. . . . more


News Notes: Proposed Tax Credit For Wellness Programs
September 2007
U.S. Senators Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, and Gordon Smith, R-Ore., have proposed legislation that would create a tax credit for employers that offer comprehensive wellness programs. The Healthy Workforce Act . . . more


Bulletin: Soaring temps mean heat risks; keep your workers safe
August 2007
Cal/OSHA is advising all employers to educate managers and supervisors on heat illness prevention to protect their workers as temperatures continue to rise in many regions of the state. "It's important that . . . more


Workplace Violence: New Decision Underscores Employer's Duty to Provide a Crime-Free Workplace; 3 Practical Tips
August 2007
A new California Court of Appeals ruling highlights the need for employers to provide employees with a safe workplace, including one that is crime-free. We'll explain what happened in this Southern California case and provide tips on what you can do to meet this legal obligation . . . more


News Notes: Obese Workers Pose Higher Workers' Comp Costs
June 2007
Obese workers file more workers' compensation claims, have higher costs from those claims, and lose more days of work than non-obese workers, a new Duke University study has found . . . more


Health and Safety: New Guidance on Pandemic Flu—Part 1; How to Develop a Disaster Plan
April 2007
To help ensure that employers can maintain operations during a pandemic flu outbreak, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released new guidance recommending a two-step approach: developing a disaster plan and implementing practices to protect employees from exposure. This month, we'll look at the components OSHA suggests for a disaster plan to address pandemic flu. . . . more


Accident Reporting
Accident ReportingAll work-related accidents and injuries, no matter how minor, should be reported to your supervisor immediately. This is for your protection in case medical attention is necessary or in the event of some future complication caused by the accident. . . . more


Cell Phone and Electronic Wireless Communications Device Policy
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Cell Phone and Electronic Wireless Communications Device PolicyHaving a written policy in place that addresses your organization's expectations for cell phone use during working hours and while driving on company business is essential--especially if you have employees who regularly drive as part of their jobs and frequently need to make business calls while on the road. . . . more


Physical Fitness Policy
Physical Fitness PolicyIncourage good health with this policy that will allow assistance with physical fitness. [Company Name] encourages its employees to adopt a healthy lifestyle. [Company Name] is prepared to pay a percentage of costs for an employee's eligible physical fitness program that features cardiovascular, aerobic, muscle toning, or conditioning activities . . . more


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