OSHA recently revealed its top 10 most frequently cited standards in the 2024 fiscal year using preliminary data. This information is valuable for businesses of all kinds, as it helps them identify common exposures that affect their workforce and gives them the information they need to plan their compliance programs.
To help drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) remain safe and keep trucking businesses in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Hazardous Materials Regulations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration records the number of violations discovered through roadside inspections conducted by Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program inspectors.
Workers exposed to cold conditions are at risk of hypothermia, frostbite, dehydration and muscle injuries. To prevent injuries and illness while working in winter weather, it’s crucial to understand safety considerations related to cold exposure.
Winter months present additional hazards that employees like you typically don’t encounter during warmer weather. Specifically, you may risk experiencing major slips or falls amid snowy and icy conditions, which could lead to serious injuries.Consider the following recommendations to prevent slip and fall incidents this winter:
Cybercriminals increasingly use sophisticated methods to infiltrate businesses’ computer systems and networks, putting sensitive data and personally identifiable information at risk. With cyberthreats evolving in scope and complexity, businesses of all sizes and industries face potentially devastating financial and reputational damages.
The IRS recently released long-awaited rules that provide employers with clarity on how to implement a popular new 401(k) plan feature: matching contributions for employee student loan payments.
The construction industry is continuously moving toward digitization, adopting advanced technology such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Building Information Modeling software. These innovations help to automate tasks, reduce waste and improve efficiency, productivity and safety.
Open enrollment is a crucial period for both employers and employees. It’s when employees can make important decisions about their benefits and an opportunity for employers to engage with their workforce effectively. As organizations continue to adapt to evolving workforce needs and changing regulations in 2025, open enrollment communication becomes more critical than ever.
To get ready for open enrollment, employers who sponsor group health plans should be aware of compliance changes affecting the design and administration of their health plans for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2025.
In February 2024, hackers initiated a cyberattack against Change Healthcare, a leading health claims processing provider in North America that processes approximately 15 billion health care transactions annually.
