DOT Revises Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures Regarding Oral Fluid Testing

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule revising its drug and alcohol testing procedures to provide temporary qualification requirements for mock oral fluid monitors. The revisions provide consistency in oral fluid testing requirements by identifying which individuals may be present during an oral fluid collection and clarifying how collectors are to document…

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The 10 Most Common FMCSA Vehicle Violations in the 2024 Fiscal Year

If an FMCSA inspection results in a serious violation, an Out-of-Service (OOS) order will be issued. These violations must be corrected before the driver or vehicle can return to service. The FMCSA keeps a close eye on the most common driver violations. Here are the 10 most common OOS orders issued during the 2024 fiscal…

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FTC Appeals Federal District Court Ruling Blocking Noncompete Ban

On Oct. 18, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission filed a notice of appeal challenging the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas’ order in Ryan LLC v. FTC that blocked the commission’s noncomplete ban for all employers and prevented the ban from taking effect on Sept. 4, 2024. The U.S. Court of Appeals…

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Business Email Compromise Survival Guide

This resource provides an overview of how business email compromise (BEC) scams work, explains common scam techniques, identifies key targets of such scams, outlines effective mitigation strategies, and describes effective response and recovery methods. By utilizing this guide, businesses can equip themselves with the information needed to combat BEC scams and minimize potential losses if…

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Paid vs. Unpaid Breaks Under the FLSA

We’d like to draw your attention to invaluable information on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which mandates that businesses ought to remunerate their staff for all period labelled as “work hours” or compensable time. To help you fully understand this, we’ve compiled a Compliance Snapshot which provides an in-depth look into the differences between…

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