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Rooney Rule Revised Provides ESG Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

As companies, most that are far afield from the NFL, look to have a positive impact on the world, in increasing numbers addressing ESG governance factors, many businesses are striving to address inequality, including matters of unequal access, historical racism, gender discrimination, lack of inclusion and more.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. Here are points to remember when it comes to the walk around inspection: The law provides that a representative of the employer shall be given an opportunity to accompany the inspector.

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Contractors: Do You Have a Cell Phone Policy? Is It Time for an Upgrade?

Best Practices Construction Law

Cell phones cameras, video and audio recorder capabilities, and text functions can be an employer’s worst nightmare when it comes to harassment and discrimination claims. Employers can be liable for employee accidents that occur while they are distracted by texting or on the phone. Let’s Talk about Sex(ting).

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28 States Rollout Updated Labor Law Postings

Safety Services Company

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. These updates include changes to minimum wage, whistle blowing, discrimination, unemployment and more.

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A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: KEEPING UP WITH THE CHANGES

Safety Services Company

There’s no arguing that maintaining a drug-free workplace program is a positive choice for employers. Procedures and policies which prohibit and manage the existence of drug use or intoxication at work protect employers from both safety concerns and regulatory penalties. have legalized it for recreational use.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Maggie Farrell, Diversity & HR Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A study by Boston Consulting Group found that firms led by diverse management teams see higher revenues. Two years in a row, the company has been named an Employment Scorecard Honoree by the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. This organization showcases employers that demonstrate a strong commitment to women in the workplace.

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Surviving an OSHA Inspection

Safety Services Company

During this phase of the investigation the employer’s representative needs to inform the inspector if the employer is participating in any OSHA compliance programs or if the company has received any safety compliance exceptions from OSHA. They have a right to contest the time OSHA allows the employer for correcting a hazard.