Since emerging from the recession in 2009, companies are relying on temporary workers more heavily than ever before. According to the Department of Labor, the U.S. had added 913,000 temporary employees in the four years since the recession’s end, amounting to about 19% of all new jobs. As of December 2013, preliminary figures indicate there […]
Archives for January 2014
Tips to Avoid Common Winter Injuries
We upstate New Yorkers are no stranger to freezing winters. But the recent Arctic Blasts we’ve been experiencing is enough to test even our endurance for cold weather. Glacial temperatures are not only a nuisance but can put you at higher risk for injuries. Keep reading to review the three forms of injuries people commonly […]
OSHA Proposes to Make Workplace Safety Records Public
In a move the has generated substantial controversy, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed changes to its workplace reporting rules that would require employers with more than 250 employees to publicly disclose reported injuries and illness. Currently, employers are only obliged to post yearly summaries of illness and injuries in a prominent […]