05 Feb EEOC Announces 2021 Collection Schedule for EEO-1, Other Reports
On Jan. 12, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it will open four equal employment opportunity (EEO) data collections in 2021.
The agency had previously delayed EEO collections in May 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
05 Feb OSHA Whistleblower Protection Program
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees a whistleblower protection program that enforces the whistleblower provisions of more than 20 federal statutes.
These provisions protect employees from retaliation for reporting violations of various laws and for engaging in other related protected activities.
05 Feb OSHA Electronic Reports Are Due March 2
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires certain employers to submit information from their OSHA Form 300A electronically.
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15 Jan 3 Employee Wellness Trends to Watch in 2021
After a year that was turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic, many aspects of the workplace have changed, including employer sponsored wellness programs.
Prior to the pandemic, employers were already making a shift to the way they viewed and implemented wellness initiatives at their organization. Some of these changes included focusing on holistic well-being and bolstering mental health offerings.
15 Jan EEOC Issues Opinion Letter on ICHRAs and the ADEA
A Jan. 7, 2021 opinion letter from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) addresses employer contributions to Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) and compliance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA).
The letter clarifies that an employer may offer an ICHRA under two scenarios without giving rise to ADEA liability:
15 Jan FMCSA Proposes to Include Rear Impact Protection in Inspections
On Dec. 29, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published proposed amendments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) regarding rear impact guards for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).
The FMCSA is requesting public comments on the proposed amendments. Comments are due on March 1, 2021.
15 Jan Employer OSHA Liabilities for Remote Workers
Encouraging remote work has become a new normal for a variety of reasons.
Whether it is to reduce costs of operating a physical place of business, address pandemic reasons or allow employees to have a better work-life balance, more and more workers are working from home. However, many organizations are not aware of how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees injuries that occur at an employee’s home. OSHA has provided guidance on how to deal with remote worker injuries and inspections.
15 Jan OSHA Form 300A Posting Requirements Begin February 1st 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers subject to its recordkeeping requirements to post copies of their OSHA Form 300A between February 1 and April 30 of each year.
The OSHA Form 300A, also known as the “Summary of Work-related Injuries and Illnesses,” must be completed by February 1 using data from the previous calendar year.