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News & Alerts	Date
Posting penalty increase announced Maximum fine could top $34,400	01/21/19
EPA issues contingency plan for agency shutdown Only activities considered exempted or excepted will continue	01/21/19
New York changes course, will now enforce ELD mandate Reversal comes weeks after court learned state not issuing violations	01/21/19
New OSHA pamphlet addresses tractor safety Rollovers are leading cause of death for agricultural workers	01/18/19
It’s Back: Salary rule advances in the rulemaking process Expected to be published in March	01/18/19
Supreme Court rules against motor carrier in arbitration case Independent driver’s lawsuit over status can proceed in court	01/17/19
Third Party FMLA administrator fumbles Employer held accountable	01/17/19
OSHA promotes compliance assistance resources for fall protection Fall protection remains one of the most frequently cited violations	01/17/19
Midwest states launch truck parking initiative Road message boards, phone apps, websites to disseminate information	01/16/19
OSHA raises penalties for 2019 New amounts take effect once final rule is published in Federal Register	01/16/19
Bills would amend the FLSA Overtime and minimum wage changes contemplated	01/16/19
Mining fatalities in 2018 were second lowest on record Powered haulage accounted for 48 percent of fatalities	01/15/19
Report: Delaying CDL skills testing impacts U.S. economy by $1.5 billion Study says more than 250,000 workers affected by delays	01/15/19
ATRI provides updated idling regulations list New additions include Wisconsin, Utah, Delaware, New York	01/14/19
Focus on safety during snow removal and cleanup Falls cause the most worker fatalities, injuries during rooftop snow and ice removal	01/14/19
Employee’s medical marijuana case moves forward Worker was fired for positive drug test	01/11/19
It’s that time of year … deadline for posting OSHA 300A Summary approaching Summary must be posted from February 1 through April 30	01/11/19
New York court dismisses case against ELD enforcement State can review ELD screens but not cite violations	01/11/19
3D printers may present potential health risks Research shows printers generate more than 200 different volatile organic compounds	01/10/19
Bad weather and the FMLA Don’t let a blizzard of FMLA requests ruin your day	01/10/19
Cal/OSHA cites cannabis company for safety violations following explosion Company cited over $50,000 in proposed penalties for 10 violations	01/09/19
CVSA events bring awareness to human trafficking January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month	01/09/19
Study shows nonfatal injuries remain high among firefighters Injuries more frequent among career firefighters	01/08/19
Uber misclassification case settled for $1.3 million 5,200 class members involved	01/08/19
Government shutdown makes E-Verify unavailable Employers unable to verify employee right to work in the U.S.	01/07/19
Statistics reveal leading types of injuries resulting in job restrictions in 6 industries Sprains, strains, and tears top the list	01/07/19
NIOSH evaluates cannabis manufacturing facility, makes recommendations Investigators observed work practices in indoor, outdoor grow operation	01/04/19
Teamsters challenge FMCSA’s California meal and rest break ruling Union files lawsuit with U.S. Court of Appeals seeking reversal	01/04/19
What’s the worst that could happen in an FMLA claim? Time, money, and brand	01/04/19
New California reg aimed at toxic chemical found in paint, varnish strippers Regulation requires manufacturers to consider safer ingredients	01/03/19
UCR 2019 filing now open, due by April 1 Enforcement for filing also begins on same day	01/02/19
FMCSA proposes amending OOS criteria for hazmat safety permits Update calls for using updated version of CVSA handbook	01/01/19