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Marijuana legalization update
What started out several years ago as a confusing mess of conflicting state and federal laws regarding marijuana sale, possession and use...
druemalone
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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What is California Assembly 5, and Why Does it Matter?
California Assembly Bill 5, simply abbreviated as "AB5", is a California law that tightens the classification of workers as contractors,...
druemalone
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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SCOTUS Halts OSHA ETS
As expected, the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) concerning mandatory vaccination and testing requirements has taken another...
RiskConUSA
Jan 14, 20222 min read
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ETS Tug-of-War Escalates After Stay Announced
When OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) was formally published on November 5, 2021, requiring that all employers with 100 or more...
RiskConUSA
Nov 22, 20212 min read
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OSHA COVID-19 ETS Mandate: Nov 2021
The OSH Act is intended to “assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions”....
RiskConUSA
Nov 11, 20215 min read
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Navigating OSHA's Vaccine Mandate
What is the mandate, and how will it be enforced? After several months of anticipation, the COVID-19 vaccine federal mandate is finally...
RiskConUSA
Sep 29, 20212 min read
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Importance of Dash Cams
What is the Appeal of Dash Cameras? The simple reality is that the cost of an accident far outweighs the installation of a dash cam. When...
RiskConUSA
Jul 13, 20213 min read
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Electronic Employee Screening
One of the problems facing businesses in this COVID-19 “return to work” era is how to safely and quickly process taking the temperature...
RiskConUSA
Feb 12, 20214 min read
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New Law Protects Georgia Businesses from COVID-19 Liability Cases
As Georgia businesses take the lead in reopening ahead of many other states, a new law has granted protection from civil lawsuits related...
RiskConUSA
Aug 6, 20202 min read
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OSHA's Safe + Sound Week
Safe + Sound is a campaign hosted by OSHA to support health and safety programs in workplaces all across the United States. Though this...
RiskConUSA
Aug 3, 20201 min read
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Returning to Work During the Coronavirus
For the past few months, COVID-19 has completely warped the world’s idea of “normal”. Graduations were postponed, vacations were...
RiskConUSA
Jun 29, 20201 min read
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Workplace Safety Amidst Civil Unrest
Over the past few weeks, many cities have loosened regulations on workplace and business practices. As a result, companies and employees...
RiskConUSA
Jun 17, 20202 min read
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Managing Your Workplace During the Coronavirus
EDITOR'S NOTE: In the two weeks since this article was written, several major changes have taken place, particularly in regards to how...
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Feb 28, 20202 min read
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FMCSA Offering Remote Audits For New Carriers
Back in November 2018, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the beginning of off-site audits in all 50 U.S....
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Jul 18, 20192 min read
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Is Technology Taking Over The Trucking Industry?
Under the hood, a quiet technological revolution is underway that is dramatically transforming the trucking industry—and by extension...
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Jun 17, 20192 min read
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FMCSA Considers New Pilot Program For Under 21 Truck Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that it is seeking public comment on a potential pilot program that would allow...
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May 15, 20192 min read
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DOT Green-lights Hours of Service Reform Proposals
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced on Friday that the Department of Transportation has sent an hours of service (HOS)...
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Mar 31, 20191 min read
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How 'New Prime v. Oliveira' Has Shocked the Transportation Industry
Back on January 15, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court made yet another groundbreaking ruling on New Prime Inc. v. Oliveira, upholding the...
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Feb 25, 20193 min read
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How Does the USADA Handle Marijuana Usage by Athletes?
The fight for legalization of marijuana has become one of the most hotly debated topics in the United States. But while more and more...
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Feb 11, 20192 min read
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Subcontractor OSHA Violations Now General Contractors' Responsibility
General contractors beware: your responsibilities seem to have increased. On November 26, 2018, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (in New...
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Jan 9, 20191 min read
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