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OSHA’S National Emphasis Program Signals more COVID-19 Inspections

A recent move by the federal workplace safety watchdog agency means that you should prepare for more COVID-19-related OSHA inspections this spring and summer. On March 12, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) adopted a National Emphasis Program (NEP) on COVID-19, effective immediately, which signals the agency will devote more resources towards virus-related inspections during theContinue Reading
Written on March 16, 2021 at 3:31 pm
Categories: Compliance, Risk Management, UniqueHR News, Workplace Safety
Tags: Compliance, coronavirus, risk management, UniqueHR news, workplace safety
Disaster Resources and Important Information

Applying for Disaster Assistance U.S. Small Business Administration: Steps to Apply for Disaster Assistance Before you apply for assistance, below are the steps you need to take to start your recovery process: Step One: Take photos of your damaged home or business and belongings. Step Two: Make a list of damaged/lostContinue Reading
Written on February 26, 2021 at 4:10 pm
Categories: Regulations, Risk Management, UniqueHR News
Tags: Business Services, Compliance, risk management, UniqueHR news
Issues to Consider Before Transitioning to Permanent Remote Workforce

The COVID-19 pandemic may have permanently changed the future of work. From banking to insurance and the legal industry, employers have embraced remote work for employees. Before March 2020, many companies allowed only a select few people to work remotely—typically exempt employees who travel. Now, they’re permitting more employees to work from home. Some businessesContinue Reading
Written on February 10, 2021 at 3:01 pm
Categories: Employee Management, Risk Management
Tags: Employee Management, HR, Human Resources
Employers, It’s Time To Post And Electronically File Your Workplace Safety Records

For employers required to maintain work-related injury and illness records: it’s that time of year again. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires covered employers (establishments with 10 or more employees, except for certain “low-risk” industries) to prepare and post the OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, at their establishments from February 1Continue Reading
Written on January 29, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Categories: Compliance, Regulations, UniqueHR News
Tags: regulation, risk management, UniqueHR news
Appropriations Bill Extends Supplemental Unemployment Benefits

The massive appropriations and COVID-19 relief legislation that President Donald Trump signed December 27, 2020, includes provisions that extend various supplemental employment benefits until March or April, depending on the program. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, includes the Continued Assistance Act, which continues much of the relief originally provided in last year’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief,Continue Reading
Written on January 20, 2021 at 2:06 pm
Categories: Coronavirus, Human Resources, UniqueHR News
Tags: HR, Human Resources, UniqueHR news
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