There’s really no denying it: The Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, is extremely controversial. It’s rocking the boat and sending shockwaves through our households and workplaces, and it even managed to put our Congress into a stalemate for [...]
Respirators protect workers from many long-term illnesses associated with insufficient oxygen levels that are caused by environmental triggers, such as hazardous gases, fogs, dusts, smokes, mists, gases, and sprays. However, respirators are ineffective if not worn properly, so it [...]
Ladders are highly useful across all industries, but they also remain one of the leading causes of occupational accidents. Unsafe use of ladders can result in serious injuries – even fatalities. In fact, more than 90,000 people visit the [...]
October 1st is officially behind us, which means open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace has formally begun, also known as the health insurance “exchanges.” Now Americans across the nation are scrambling to understand what Obamacare really means for them [...]
Starting today, October 1, open enrollment starts in the Health Insurance Marketplace under the reforms of Obamacare. This is also referred to as the new health insurance exchanges. And today, with the American government “shutting down” over it, many [...]
Here's a little bit of comedy from Saturday Night Live this past weekend, where they performed a spoof of Obamacare. They managed to tie in Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul to add some humor to [...]
On September 18, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) reversed its prior guidance and issued Technical Release 2013-04, which expands references to “spouses” and “marriages” to validly-performed same-sex marriages, regardless of residency. This follows closely on the release of [...]
As of January 1, 2014, under the reforms of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare, most every American will be required to have health insurance. By March 31, 2014, those who do not will have to purchase a [...]
Some of the most common workplace injuries are back injuries, frequently sustained while lifting or moving heavy objects. Back injuries in the workplace are very easy to prevent, and we’ve outlined steps below to help you avoid putting strain [...]
Most of the general population in the United States remains in the dark about the policies and deadlines put forth through the White House's Affordable Care Act (ACA). During the first three years of Health Care Reform implementation, there [...]
