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4 Tips to Help Mitigate Joint-Employer Risks

Construction Business Owner

By now, the employer community is well aware of the wide-ranging implications of Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc. , On August 16, 2016, in Retro Environmental, Inc./Green 362 N.L.R.B. Green JobWorks, LLC , 364 N.L.R.B.

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How to Escape Joint-Employer Status under the NLRA with Concrete Evidence

Construction Business Owner

By now, the employer community is well aware of the wide-ranging implications of Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc. , On August 16, 2016, in Retro Environmental, Inc./Green 362 N.L.R.B. Green JobWorks, LLC , 364 N.L.R.B.

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July 2016 Newsletter

FDR Safety

FDRsafety is proud to share the news that company Vice President Brad Giles has received a top honor from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, the 2016 Award of Excellence. These hot environments, of course, occur all across the country, and in some industries can occur year-round.

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Mining Employment Decreases 127,000 Over The Year Ended June 2016

Construction Equipment

Employment in the mining industry declined by 127,000 from June 2015 to June 2016. Mining employment has not recorded a 12-month increase since January 2015, when it added 16,600 jobs. Decreasing employment from June 2015 to June 2016 by sector: The job losses have been broad based.

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New OSHA recordkeeping rule: Urgent need for employer review

FDR Safety

Thanks to a new OSHA recordkeeping rule, employers urgently need to take a close look at their employee handbooks, safety policies and procedures, safety incentive programs, and drug testing policies. Employers should review their policies, procedures and programs to make sure they comply with the new anti-retaliation requirements.

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August 2016 Newsletter – Big changes may be needed to meet new OSHA silica rules

FDR Safety

Many employers may not yet fully appreciate the impact of the new OSHA silica standards, but it is important they do because most will have to make significant changes to their operations to comply. A little later in this article, we’ll outline six key steps that employers must take to meet the standards, but first a little background.

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June 2016 newsletter

FDR Safety

This Act requires that every employer provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to their employees. Every industry is different, and even within industries individual workplaces can and do have unique hazards. Check out videos of the project here.

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