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OSHA Can Now Connect the Dots and Track Your Company’s Inspection Trends

Posted on December 12, 2012 by mavity2012

OSHA has long been hampered by its difficulty in coordinating between different Federal Area Offices and State Plans. Inspections at companies or construction contractors with many locations tend to be viewed one work site at a time, other than for … Continue reading →

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Free Webinar Making Predictions About Federal Agencies in 2013

Posted on December 11, 2012 by mavity2012

While there remains some lingering uncertainty, the recent elections did lend some clarity to an evolving regulatory landscape. Now that the dust has settled, what can we expect from a second term for the current Administration? And with additional gridlock … Continue reading →

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Should An Employer Use Criminal Record Checks? Part 2

Posted on December 11, 2012 by mavity2012

The post below is Part 2 of my law partner, Bert Brannen’s tips to safely using criminal record checks in the context of increased regulatory scrutiny. 3. Revise The Inquiries On Your Employment Application. The EEOC Guidance strongly discourages employers … Continue reading →

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