Avoiding Common OSHA Reporting and Recordkeeping Mistakes Many employers struggle to consistently adhere to OSHA’s recordkeeping and reporting rules, particularly when employers have limited resources dedicated to workplace health and safety or responsibilities are divided among multiple individuals, departments or facilities. These challenges often result in common compliance issues, including misclassifying recordable injuries, failing to […]

The Four Categories of Workplace Violence : OSHA and NIOSH Framework Workplace violence is a recognized occupational hazard that affects nearly every industry. OSHA defines workplace violence as any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening behavior occurring at the worksite. To help employers assess risks and implement appropriate prevention measures, […]

What Employers Should Know About HIPAA Privacy The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a broad federal law that protects the privacy and security of personally identifiable health information, known as protected health information (PHI). The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules (HIPAA Rules) apply to covered entities, including health plans and health insurance […]

Meal Periods and Rest Breaks Under the FLSA Ensuring proper management of employee meal periods and rest breaks is a critical component of workplace compliance. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are required to comply with federal requirements governing meal periods and rest breaks for purposes of compensable work time. Although the FLSA […]

Navigating Health Plan Compliance Developments for 2026 Employers should stay alert to several important compliance developments that will shape the design and administration of health plans in 2026. Notably, in 2026, many organizations subject to the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) reporting requirement will first use the streamlined approach for distributing individual statements. In addition, a […]