Labor Department Issues New Family Medical Leave Act Employer Compliance Guide
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Wage and Hour Division, released a new guide for employers and human resource specialists.
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Increase Awareness of the U.S. Metalcasting Industry by Hosting a Congressional Plant Tour
Members of Congress are back in their states for the month of August and then again in October. This is an ideal time for metalcasters and suppliers across the country to host their representatives and senators for educational tours at their facilities.
US Challenges China On Export Duties for Key Raw Materials
The U.S. launched a trade enforcement action against China’s export duties on nine key metals and minerals at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
OSHA Penalties to Increase Significantly on August 1
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) maximum penalties are set to rise by 78% as part of the federal penalty adjustments mandated by Congress and signed into law last year.
House Approves AFS Supported Bill to Delay and Modify Ozone Rules
The bill amends the Clean Air Act by revising the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) program.
Proposed Rules from U.S. Department of Treasury Could Harm Manufacturers
Metalcasters are encouraged to take a survey by close of business July 1 to help fight the proposed regulations.
Update on AFS Silica Litigation: AFS Files Statement of Issues
The AFS/NAM legal team submitted a broad statement of issues which will be raised in the legal challenge, focusing on the economic and technological feasibility of the new PEL.
OSHA Issues Active Regulatory Agenda
OSHA published its spring semiannual regulatory agenda. It provides a list of all regulatory actions that are under active consideration by the agency.
Final Rules on Employer Wellness Programs Issued by EEOC
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued final rules on employer-sponsored wellness programs in May.
U.S. Labor Department Issues Final Rule on Overtime
Under a final rule published by the U.S. Department of Labor on May 23, the minimum salary threshold for employees to be considered overtime "exempt" under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will double beginning December 1, 2016.