Oregon Outlaws Non-Compete Agreements for Some Workers

September 30th, 2008 Posted by Jolie

A little-known Oregon law that went into effect in 2008 sets limits on the agreements so popular with employers.

 

Former Labor Commission Dan Gardner originally sponsored the bill to “turn back the recent expansion of non-compete agreements against” hourly and non-management workers. cited the use of such agreements with parking , call and workers as excessive.

 

“There is a dangerous expansion in (more…)

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Form 5500 Deadlines Extended for Some Employers

September 29th, 2008 Posted by Derrick

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration or is giving some employers a reprieve from filing annual reports and returns following Hurricanes and .

 

On September 22, 2008 the announced that employers in 29 counties and 14 parishes have until January 5 to file documents that are normally due between September 7, 2008 and January 4, 1009. These include and EZ annual reports and returns.

 

The applies to (more…)

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Employers: Register Now for OSHA Public Hearings October 6 & 7

September 26th, 2008 Posted by Cara

has announced on the controversial new and training requirements regulations.

 

Many employers have questions or concerns regarding the most recent OSHA regulations. In an effort to allow business owners to , and take part in the process of formulating new regulations, the will hold hearings in .

 

OSHA will hold public hearings on the new PPE and employee training requirements  in Washington, D.C. on (more…)

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Employers Plan Annual Drug-Free Work Week

September 25th, 2008 Posted by Cara

The U.S. Department of Labor recently designated 20 through 26, 2008 as national Drug-Free Work Week. The department has set aside this week to educate employers, employees and the public about the importance of being drug-free as an essential component of a safe, .

 

“Drug-Free Work Week is a good time to remind employers and employees that reducing is a crucial part of keeping workers safe,” said Elena Carr, at the Department of Labor. “Of course, in a safe and healthful workplace, every week should be .”

 

More than 17.5 million in the US used in 2007, according to researchers at the University at Buffalo. An estimated 14.1% of working adults used illicit drugs. Even more seriously,   (more…)

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US Department of Labor Responds to Hurricanes in Louisiana, Texas

September 24th, 2008 Posted by Amelia

With 2 major hurricanes affecting the Gulf Coast in just 11 days, the US Department of Labor personnel is stretched thin, but responding to demands for assistance, thanks to volunteers from Alabama, Montana, New Mexico, Ohio, South Dakota and Utah.

 

Initially volunteers from Texas traveled to to assist survivors of Hurricane Gustav.  

 

However, as Hurricane Ike pummeled the coast just days later, most of them returned to their home state to aid in there.

 

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (ETA) and state and local organizations have (more…)

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