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EEOC: Systemic Discrimination Charges Doubled Year Over Year
According to a new report, in 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) took significant strides against systemic discrimination. All in all, the agency states that this was a year of robust action and impactful outcomes. Overall, the EEOC’s Fiscal...
Employers Report Surge in Previous Year Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report revealed that employers reported increased nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022. This surge within private industry workplaces showed a 7.5 percent rise from 2021 and raised significant concerns within the...
OSHA, NLRB Team Up to Strengthen Whistleblower Protections
On October 31st, 2023, two federal agencies announced that they joined forces to fortify whistleblower protections in the workplace. Accordingly, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) shared details about this collaboration. In...
IRS Announces Increased 2024 Retirement Contribution Limits
On November 1st, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) unveiled updated retirement contribution limits for retirement plans beginning in 2024. In summary, the agency stated that these adjustments are part of its commitment to help Americans secure their financial...
Deadly Rooftop Fall Underscores Urgency of Fall Prevention Measures
As stated in a November 3 news release, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited a construction company that failed to institute proper fall prevention measures. In this case, the incident occurred at a Glen Cove, New York, worksite on...
FTC Amends Safeguards Rule to Include Data Security Breach Reporting
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved an amendment to its Safeguards Rule to introduce the data security breach reporting requirement for all covered entities, including non-banking financial institutions. Specifically, this requirement applies when a...