Travis Vance Were OSHA’s recent penalty increases valid? Federal OSHA (OSHA) increased its maximum penalties last summer for the first time since 1990. The increase occurred pursuant to a new law requiring federal agencies to adjust penalties to account for inflation. However, the OSH Act, which specifically provides the maximum penalties OSHA can administer, was
Read more →A study released by researchers from Florida Atlantic University and Cleveland State University examined which factors contribute to the low rates of eight preventive care services. Although more than 20 million Americans have health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many of them choose to forego 15 preventive screenings covered under their plans. Researchers
Read more →The agency has proposed delaying the effective date from March 21, 2017, to May 20, 2017.
Read more →The postponement comes in response to the White House memorandum which called for further review of all pending rules and regulations. The Occupational Exposure to Beryllium rule is undergoing further review, and its effective date will be postponed as a result. The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the rule will now become active on
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