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The FMLA and treatment outside the U.S.
2026-07-01T05:00:00Z

The FMLA and treatment outside the U.S.

While hiking on vacation in the Andes, Veronica fell and injured her ankle. She saw a local doctor who prescribed her pain medication, and she was laid up for 5 days. When she returned to work the following week, she told Glen, her supervisor, about the incident. Glen wondered if he had to do anything in relation to the incident, and whether the situation could involve leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Glen then thought about other related situations, such as:

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‘Document, document, document!’ — Why this HR mantra exists
2026-07-01T05:00:00Z

‘Document, document, document!’ — Why this HR mantra exists

Stephen was hired by his employer in 2015 and advanced in his career while working there. He received “good” performance reviews from Barry, the plant’s manager, and the company didn’t take any disciplinary action against Stephen during that time.

On August 6, 2021, however, the company fired Stephen, but didn’t give him a reason for his termination.

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EPA sets MyPeST compliance reporting deadlines for bilingual pesticide labeling requirements
2026-07-01T05:00:00Z

EPA sets MyPeST compliance reporting deadlines for bilingual pesticide labeling requirements

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published instructions and deadlines for pesticide registrants to report compliance with bilingual labeling requirements in the MyPeST application. The first compliance reporting deadline is July 31, 2026, for pesticide products with the highest toxicity.

Who’s impacted?

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Fireworks outside, fire risks inside
2026-07-01T05:00:00Z

Fireworks outside, fire risks inside

July usually brings fireworks, cookouts, and a reminder that fire, when controlled, is part of the celebration. But in the workplace, fire is anything but a celebration. It’s one of those hazards that escalates fast, leaves little room for error, and demands that the basics are done right every single day.

It’s also more common than many realize. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates U.S. fire departments respond to about 37,000 fires each year in industrial and manufacturing properties alone. For safety professionals, that’s the reality check. Fire prevention means putting the controls in place to stop fires from starting and preparing people to respond immediately if they do.

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Bring some green indoors to enhance job performance and employee well-being

Bring some green indoors to enhance job performance and employee well-being

Green is the color of March, as it signals the St. Patrick’s Day holiday as well as the emergence of spring. Did you know that bringing some green into your workplace can have benefits year-round?

A Harvard Business Review study found that bringing small pieces of nature into the workplace positively impacts employee performance and well-being.

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