In 2018, the Department of Labor (DOL) initiated a program that allowed employers to self-report federal wage and hour violations and pay employees without the usual litigation, penalties and damages. The Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) was a way to … Read More
In the past ten months, OSHA has become a major player in workplace safety during the pandemic. With the release of new guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace, OSHA now advises the following* Vaccinated … Read More
Scene from the Biden White House: Anyone: “Hey, what time is it?” Everyone: “Go time!” The first five days of the new administration has produced many changes already, largely through a dizzying array of Executive Orders. Of course, Trump had … Read More
President Biden has a lot on his plate but nothing more pressing than handling the pandemic. When the original CARES Act was passed 8 months ago, few people could understand the enormous impact the coronavirus would have. The staggering death … Read More
It is no secret that President elect Biden is a friend to labor. Now, he has chosen Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, a former union president, to head the Department of Labor. Even with a divided Congress, the Labor Secretary has … Read More