The Commissioner of the North Carolina Department of Labor announced on November 10, 2021, that his department will not adopt or enforce the new OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 protection and prevention issued...more
11/15/2021
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Masks ,
North Carolina ,
OSHA ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
State and Local Government ,
Vaccinations ,
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Workplace Safety
The coronavirus, first identified in China, was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization on January 30, 2020. Borders are being closed to travelers, airline flights suspended, and cruise passengers...more
The Citation of Immediate Jeopardy Deficiencies Against Nursing Facilities: Unforeseen Consequences -
There are no words more feared by a skilled nursing facility Administrator during an annual recertification survey or...more
10/24/2017
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Drug Testing ,
Employee Benefits ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Long Term Care Facilities ,
Long-Term Care ,
OSHA ,
Ransomware ,
Salary/Wage History ,
Skilled Nursing Facility ,
Year-End Planning
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a final rule that becomes effective January 1, 2017 requiring healthcare industry employers to electronically submit to OSHA injury and illness...more