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Unplanned FMLA leave and getting the job done
2026-09-10T05:00:00Z

Unplanned FMLA leave and getting the job done

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees to job-protected, unpaid time off for certain qualifying reasons. Sometimes, employees can take the leave if it’s unplanned, which can put employers in a tough position finding worker coverage. Last-minute, unforeseeable, intermittent time off for FMLA issues, such as flare-ups, often poses the biggest challenge in FMLA administration.

Some of the ways employers can manage unpredictable leaves are by:

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2026-09-10T05:00:00Z

OSHA’s proposed heat rule debated during House subcommittee hearing

OSHA’s proposed heat illness and prevention rule took center stage during a September 2 hearing held by the House Workforce Protections Subcommittee.

Elizabeth Milito of the National Federation of Independent Business urged Congress to pass a bill that would prevent OSHA from issuing a permanent heat rule, citing the General Duty Clause already protects workers from heat-related hazards. Rebecca Reindel, director of occupational safety and health for the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) countered that the clause has a “broader, higher burden of proof” than a regular OSHA standard, including the need to satisfy a four-part test to issue a citation.

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Employee’s leave protected by ADA
2026-09-09T05:00:00Z

Employee’s leave protected by ADA

In October 2023, Stephen received a call from his doctor telling him that he tested positive for colon cancer. Stephen told his boss and HR that he needed to take 3 days off because of his cancer diagnosis, and he presented a medical note from his doctor.

His boss said to Stephen, “Are you f** kidding me? Your obligations are here.” HR reminded Stephen that the company is in “peak workload season.”

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EHS Monthly Round Up - August 2026

EHS Monthly Round Up - August 2026

In this August 2026 monthly roundup video, we'll review the most impactful environmental health and safety news.

Hi everyone! Welcome to the monthly news roundup video, where we’ll review the most impactful environmental health and safety news. Let’s take a look at what happened over the past month.

Citing elevated injury and illness rates, OSHA relaunched a National Emphasis Program, or NEP, on Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations. Retail operations are no longer targeted by this NEP, as they were previously. Inspectors will focus on common hazards in warehousing and distribution such as powered industrial vehicle operations, materials handling and storage, and fire protection. The NEP also offers OSHA greater discretion in whether to expand an inspection.

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Transportation Monthly Round Up - August 2026

Transportation Monthly Round Up - August 2026

In this August 2026 monthly round up video, we'll review the most impactful transportation and safety news.

In this August 2026 round up, we will provide an NR II update, discuss a new PHMSA rule, and speak about fraudulent activity in trucking.

New Hampshire has now implemented the NRII process. LA and AK are the final two states to comply with the FMCSA’s requirement for receiving med cards electronically and directly from a certified examiner. CDL drivers in these states must continue to submit their med card information directly to the state.

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