by Girish Anand | Jun 7, 2013 | OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) yesterday published a 2014 Budget Justification to make its case for an upcoming fiscal 2014 budget of $570,519,000. The justification cited a recent Science magazine article that claimed safety inspections...
by Girish Anand | Jun 6, 2013 | Minimum Wage Law, State Labor Law
Connecticut Gov. Daniel Malloy today signed legislation raising the state minimum wage to $9 an hour over the next two years. The rate will rise to $8.70 an hour effective Jan. 1, 2014, and to $9 an hour effective Jan. 1, 2015. ”This gradual increase over two...
by Girish Anand | Jun 3, 2013 | Federal Labor Law, Minimum Wage Law, State Labor Law
While no city on average offers equal pay for the sexes, some fare much better than others, according to a study recently released by financial information company NerdWallet. In the big-city category, it's probably not surprising that Washington, D.C. ranks at...
by Girish Anand | Jun 1, 2013 | DOL, HHS, IRS
The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury have issued final rules on employment-based wellness programs. The final rules support workplace health promotion and prevention as a means to reduce the burden of chronic illness, improve...