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Sharing a news update in the world of workplace safety: the National Labor Relations Board and Occupational Safety and Health Administration are expanding their partnership on legal enforcement. This move emphasizes a commitment to worker safety and promotes an environment where employees feel empowered to report unsafe conditions. #safety

Need some straight-shooting tips and tools to navigate workplace disciplinary issues with confidence and avoid the plethora of pitfalls? Let's go..... 👍 Join us, in partnership with Trade Jobs NZ at our online event where we'll be diving into the essential tips and tools for employers when it comes to managing a disciplinary process. We’ll explore the do's and don'ts that can make or break your process and the outcome. Learn how to handle delicate situations with finesse and maintain a productive work environment. We will be sharing valuable insights and experiences, ensuring you leave with a solid understanding of best practice. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills as an employer! Click the link below to register for this free event happening on Thursday 21 March at 11.00am! 💯 https://hubs.la/Q02nksPP0 #employmentlaw #cinchhr #tradejobsnz #humanresources #nofluffhr #webinar

When did you last update your employment contracts? Do you know how many changes in legislation there have been since the last time they were drafted. Changes in employment law are due to come into legislation from April and with the possibility of a new government later in the year, it could quickly become very expensive to keep ahead of the changes. If you aren't sure, contact me about a FREE contract and handbook review. If it has been a while since you updated your contracts, polices and handbook or if you just want to make sure you are ready for the changes coming down the line send me a DM or call me directly on 0161 513 2491. Protect: https://lnkd.in/eaNdEU4G #BHR #BrightHR #EmploymentLaw #Compliance #ChangesInEmploymentLaw #FreeContractReview

We know it can be difficult to stay on top of all the recent changes, trends and legislation updates in the HR and Health & Safety world, but with Christmas coming up, have you made time to review these for your business before the new year? If you’re finding it difficult to keep up with constant developments don’t worry! Our Corporate Member The Citation Groupcan help. Join their free 60-minute webinar on the 5th of December 2023 at 2pm for a complete run down of all the key HR and Health & Safety legislation you need to know from the latest developments in Employment Law to what the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are cracking down on and their enforcement activities. Secure your spot: https://ow.ly/Nboj50QcTvy

🚧 Fall Protection vs. Guardrails: A Safety Decision on the Spotlight 🚧 A recent case on a shipping vessel brings a critical safety question to light: When is a fall protection system enough, and when are guardrails a must? Despite an employer's decision to use safety harnesses over guardrails for a high platform, a safety violation was issued, emphasizing a clear legal standpoint. Key Insight: OHS law mandates guardrails for any platform over 1.2 meters high, regardless of other fall protection measures. This scenario, derived from an Occupational Health and Safety Tribunal Canada decision, underscores the non-negotiable aspects of workplace safety laws. 🔗 Dive deeper into the case and its implications for workplace safety here. A quick read for anyone involved in workplace safety, legal compliance, or operational management. #OHSInsider #Newsletter #WorkplaceSafety #FallProtection #SafetyCompliance #OHS #FallPrevention

MAU values safety very highly and we strive to incorporate it in everything we do. Check out some news from Department of Labor about the rights of employees during an OSHA inspection. According to Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker, "worker involvement in the inspection process is essential for thorough and effective inspections and making workplaces safer. The Occupational Safety and Health Act gives both employers and employees the opportunity to choose representation during an OSHA inspection, returns us to the fair, balanced approach Congress intended. This new rule goes into effect on May 31, 2024. #livesafety Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/efYsn7Qf

From safety to work status, we know that our clients – and the powerful brand names they represent – need to meet the highest standards. As a national leader in outsourced staffing, HSS ensures that its teams are compliant with all state and federal laws. Learn how HSS continues to lead the market in compliance standards >> https://bit.ly/3RgQINH #compliance #safety #hospitality

On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) published a Memorandum of Understanding (2023 MOU) to facilitate interagency cooperation and strengthen the agencies' partnership to promote safe and healthy workplaces. Both the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protect employees' efforts to improve or bring about change to their workplaces with respect to health and safety, including specifically an employee's right to complain to management about unhealthy or unsafe work conditions. Of course, the NLRA protects employees' right to form a union, among other things. While OSHA and the NLRB have historically engaged in cooperative efforts and have entered into prior MOUs, the 2023 MOU expands that cooperation and "strengthen[s] the agencies' partnership to promote safe and healthy workplaces through protecting worker voice." Read more: https://lnkd.in/g7WgaDP7 By Louis Cannon, Erika L. Hughes, and Ashley MeredithStrittmatter

As noted in prior PERKS posts, 2023 has been a busy year for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), as it has mounted an increasingly aggressive campaign to regulate employer-employee relations. As part of these efforts, the NLRB has teamed up with other federal agencies to address areas of enforcement overlap. The NLRB’s most recent team-up comes via its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the federal agency overseeing workplace safety. The MOU’s stated purpose focuses on anti-retaliation and whistleblowers, but that list is expressly non-exhaustive. The substance of the MOU covers a broad array of contemplated cooperation and coordination, including agreements to (1) share information and data, including complaint referrals ad information contained in complaint or investigative files; (2) coordinate investigations and enforcement; (3) provide reciprocal ongoing training, education, and public outreach; and (4) engage with states that operate their own state OSHA plans to refer potential violations and encourage them to participate in all training and information-activities established under the MOU. In light of this development, now is a good time for employers to review and update policies relating to health, safety, and labor. Employers should also scrutinize the information they share with the NLRB and health and safety agencies (at both the state and federal level) and prepare for potential joint enforcement, as this information may be shared across multiple agencies and serve as the basis or multiple inquires or actions. Check out thr MOU here: https://lnkd.in/eMxH5jSW #NLRB #OSHA #MOU #DGPERKS