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Employee gave third party (not employer) RTW date – lost in court
2025-07-02T05:00:00Z

Employee gave third party (not employer) RTW date – lost in court

In June 2021, Ibrahim asked for leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to undergo therapy and have surgery for a shoulder injury.

The employer used a third party to administer FMLA leave. The third party reviewed claims and relevant data, made determinations, and conducted ongoing evaluations regarding an employee’s return to work.

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Flurry of activity in the OSHA world: Agency publishes final rule, multiple proposed rules
2025-07-01T05:00:00Z

Flurry of activity in the OSHA world: Agency publishes final rule, multiple proposed rules

In response to Executive Orders, OSHA published 25 proposed rules and one final rule in the Federal Register on July 1. Stakeholders have until September 2 to comment on the proposed rules, and in some instances, OSHA seeks input on specific questions pertaining to the rule.

The agency’s lone final rule, effective July 1, removes the requirement for the Assistant Secretary of OSHA to consult with the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) when formulating rules to promulgate, modify, or revoke standards applicable to construction work. It also revokes 1912.3, the general regulations governing ACCSH.

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Middle managers are rising to the top (or did they have the power all along?)
2025-07-01T05:00:00Z

Middle managers are rising to the top (or did they have the power all along?)

The middle manager role has often been the punchline of jokes or the buffoon character in sitcoms. It’s traditionally been a position that hasn’t received the respect it deserved. That tide is beginning to shift.

Fifty-one percent of the Chief Human Resource Officers (CHRO) said that their focus this year is on leadership and manager development, according to the SHRM 2025 CHRO Priorities and Perspectives report.

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FMCSA unveils new DataQs procedures, seeks input
2025-07-01T05:00:00Z

FMCSA unveils new DataQs procedures, seeks input

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to make several important changes to its DataQs system and they’re asking the public for help.

DataQs is the online system that motor carriers, drivers, and others can use to request a review of crash or roadside inspection data that the requester believes is inaccurate or incomplete, called a “request for data review” (RDR).

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Pro-trucker package promises millions
2025-06-30T05:00:00Z

Pro-trucker package promises millions

The U.S. Department of Transportation has unveiled a package of new programs, updates, and initiatives to support truck drivers across the nation. The goal is to make life easier and safer for truck drivers, and to improve overall road safety for all travelers.

The package includes five key focus areas:

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