Under the EEOC’s laws, what waiver responsibilities apply when an employer is conducting layoffs? Read More Under the EEOC’s laws, what waiver responsibilities apply when an employer is conducting layoffs?
Do the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act apply to applicants or employees who are classified as “critical infrastructure workers” or “essential critical workers” by the CDC? (4/23/20) Read More Do the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act apply to applicants or employees who are classified as “critical infrastructure workers” or “essential critical workers” by the CDC? (4/23/20)
I would like my fifteen (15) year old son to work at my business. Does he need a work permit and what hours may he work? Read More I would like my fifteen (15) year old son to work at my business. Does he need a work permit and what hours may he work?
How can employers comply with the requirement to ensure that employee medical records are maintained for the proper period of time when they do not receive a copy of the PLHCP’s written report to the employee? Read More How can employers comply with the requirement to ensure that employee medical records are maintained for the proper period of time when they do not receive a copy of the PLHCP’s written report to the employee?
Does the hazard communication standard apply when employees’ silica exposures will remain below the AL of 25 μg/m3 as an 8-hour TWA? Read More Does the hazard communication standard apply when employees’ silica exposures will remain below the AL of 25 μg/m3 as an 8-hour TWA?
How can employees demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the required subjects, as required by the silica standard? Read More How can employees demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the required subjects, as required by the silica standard?
Does this standard require classroom training for employees on the required subjects of the rule? Read More Does this standard require classroom training for employees on the required subjects of the rule?
There are some situations in which employees may want to use respirators even though respirator use is not required by the silica standard. If employees use respirators when respirator use is not required by the standard, does such respirator use count toward the 30-day trigger for medical surveillance? Read More There are some situations in which employees may want to use respirators even though respirator use is not required by the silica standard. If employees use respirators when respirator use is not required by the standard, does such respirator use count toward the 30-day trigger for medical surveillance?
The standard requires respirator use under certain circumstances. Under OSHA’s respiratory protection standard, employees must be medically able to use a respirator. What are the employer’s responsibilities for employees who are assigned a task that requires the use of a respirator under the standard, but are not medically able to use a negative pressure respirator? Read More The standard requires respirator use under certain circumstances. Under OSHA’s respiratory protection standard, employees must be medically able to use a respirator. What are the employer’s responsibilities for employees who are assigned a task that requires the use of a respirator under the standard, but are not medically able to use a negative pressure respirator?
If a PLHCP recommends that an employee see a specialist, but the employee does not authorize the PLHCP to include that recommendation in the written medical opinion for the employer, does the employer need to make the specialist examination available? Read More If a PLHCP recommends that an employee see a specialist, but the employee does not authorize the PLHCP to include that recommendation in the written medical opinion for the employer, does the employer need to make the specialist examination available?
