The definition of safety-sensitive is based upon the specific job duties assigned to a position. The focus should be on the potential threat posed by an employee who is under the influence in the event they make a mistake or fail to perform their duties because of the influence of the drug/alcohol.
Read MoreEvery 2 months, OMAG release the OMAG Risk & Safety Newsletter. This month, the newsletter focuses on lawn mower safety and best practices while under the harsh sun outside. Look for this to be uploaded to the OMHRP website regularly as well. Feel free to download the newsletter and print it out for yourself as well.
Read MoreThe Department of Labor issued an opinion letter today regarding the FMLA and whether an employer may delay designating paid leave as FMLA leave or permit employees to expand their FMLA leave beyond the statutory 12-week entitlement (26 weeks for military caregiver leave).
Read MoreRegularly audit your employee bulletin boards to ensure that all required posters are displayed.
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