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June 9, 2026
EEOC Releases New National Enforcement Plan
On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new National Enforcement Plan (NEP) for fiscal years (FYs) 2025-29. The NEP officially replaces the agency’s Strategic Enforcement Plan for FYs 2024-28. The NEP took effect immediately and is designed to focus and coordinate the EEOC’s work over a multiyear period to...
June 4, 2026
June Is National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month. This annual campaign, organized by the National Safety Council (NSC), highlights efforts to prevent injuries and deaths both in and out of the workplace. It also provides various learning opportunities for employees, allows employers to share their pride in safety and encourages employees across industry lines to pledge to work...
June 2, 2026
Skilled Labor Shortages in the Construction Sector
The construction sector is facing a persistent skilled labor shortage, impacting its ability to deliver infrastructure, meet housing demand and pursue strategic growth. Rather than being driven by short-term changes in construction demand or project activity, the shortage reflects longer-term workforce and demographic pressures. Left unaddressed, labor challenges can expose construction firms to a range...
May 28, 2026
Identifying and Responding to Phishing Scams
Phishing is a type of cyberattack that utilizes deceptive electronic communications to manipulate recipients into sharing sensitive information, clicking on malicious links or opening harmful attachments. While emails are the most common delivery method of phishing scams, cybercriminals may also use text messages, social media interactions, fake or misleading websites, or even phone calls. Employees...
May 26, 2026
OSHA Penalty Schedule
An employer receives a written citation when it violates OSHA standards or regulations. The citation will describe the particular nature of the violation and will include a reference to the provision of the chapter, standard, rule, regulation or order the employer violated. In addition, the citation will provide a reasonable amount of time for the...
May 21, 2026
7 Best Practices for Managing Heat Stress in Indoor Work Environments
Heat-related injury and illness are occupational hazards that impact many industries and affect millions of employees annually. Heat stress occurs when an individual’s body accumulates more heat than it can dissipate. The increase in body temperature can result from several factors, including metabolic heat from physical exertion, workplace conditions, and clothing or personal protective equipment...
May 19, 2026
5 Mental Health Benefits That Employees Use
Mental health resources are highly desired among employees, but workers aren’t always satisfied with the benefits their employers offer or may not know how to use them effectively. A 2025 workplace mental health poll by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that while 77% of respondents are satisfied with their overall health care...
May 14, 2026
How Agentic AI Is Changing the Cyberthreat Landscape
Artificial intelligence (AI) is undergoing a fundamental shift. Systems that once served as assistive tools (e.g., predictive models and generative AI) are now evolving into agentic systems capable of planning and executing complex, multistep tasks with minimal human input. As AI systems’ ability to plan and execute tasks autonomously accelerates, so too does the potential...
May 12, 2026
What You Should Know About Hantavirus
Hantavirus, a rare but potentially serious disease spread primarily by rodents, has recently returned to headlines following a deadly outbreak linked to a cruise ship in early May 2026. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported multiple confirmed and suspected cases among passengers, including three deaths, prompting international monitoring efforts and renewed awareness of the virus....
May 7, 2026
What Every Business Owner Should Review Before Their Insurance Renewal
Businesses rarely remain static. Signing new contracts, operating from different locations or adopting alternative methods of working are just some of the ways a company’s risk profile can change. Consequently, coverage that was once appropriate may fall behind as risks evolve, especially amid broader market shifts, such as technological advancements or regulatory changes. If coverage...