RiskConUSAAug 6, 20202 minNew Law Protects Georgia Businesses from COVID-19 Liability CasesAs Georgia businesses take the lead in reopening ahead of many other states, a new law has granted protection from civil lawsuits related...
RiskConUSAAug 3, 20201 minOSHA's Safe + Sound WeekSafe + Sound is a campaign hosted by OSHA to support health and safety programs in workplaces all across the United States. Though this...
RiskConUSAJun 29, 20201 minReturning to Work During the CoronavirusFor the past few months, COVID-19 has completely warped the world’s idea of “normal”. Graduations were postponed, vacations were...
RiskConUSAJun 17, 20202 minWorkplace Safety Amidst Civil UnrestOver the past few weeks, many cities have loosened regulations on workplace and business practices. As a result, companies and employees...
RiskConUSAFeb 28, 20202 minManaging Your Workplace During the CoronavirusEDITOR'S NOTE: In the two weeks since this article was written, several major changes have taken place, particularly in regards to how...
RiskConUSAOct 11, 20193 minWhat is California Assembly Bill 5, and Why Does it Matter?California Assembly Bill 5, simply abbreviated as "AB5", is a California law that tightens the classification of workers as contractors,...
RiskConUSAJul 18, 20192 minFMCSA Offering Remote Audits For New CarriersBack in November 2018, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the beginning of off-site audits in all 50 U.S....
RiskConUSAJul 4, 20193 minMarijuana Legalization Update: July 2019What started out several years ago as a confusing mess of conflicting state and federal laws regarding marijuana sale, possession and use...
RiskConUSAJun 17, 20192 minIs Technology Taking Over The Trucking Industry? Under the hood, a quiet technological revolution is underway that is dramatically transforming the trucking industry—and by extension...
RiskConUSAMay 15, 20192 minFMCSA Considers New Pilot Program For Under 21 Truck Drivers The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that it is seeking public comment on a potential pilot program that would allow...
RiskConUSAMar 31, 20191 minDOT Green-lights Hours of Service Reform ProposalsU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced on Friday that the Department of Transportation has sent an hours of service (HOS)...
RiskConUSAFeb 25, 20193 minHow 'New Prime v. Oliveira' Has Shocked the Transportation IndustryBack on January 15, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court made yet another groundbreaking ruling on New Prime Inc. v. Oliveira, upholding the...
RiskConUSAFeb 11, 20192 minHow Does the USADA Handle Marijuana Usage by Athletes?The fight for legalization of marijuana has become one of the most hotly debated topics in the United States. But while more and more...
RiskConUSAJan 9, 20191 minSubcontractor OSHA Violations Now General Contractors' ResponsibilityGeneral contractors beware: your responsibilities seem to have increased. On November 26, 2018, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (in New...
RiskConUSADec 10, 20181 minImproving Truckers' HealthIt's easy to see why trucking is considered an unhealthy profession. Long days on the road, inside the cab, can promote a feeling of...
RiskConUSANov 28, 20183 minSafety Bonus PolicyWHY GIVE SAFETY BONUSES? Safety bonuses serve as a clear benefit for drivers: money! The opportunity to bring in additional income is...
RiskConUSAOct 15, 20182 minThe Improbable Story Behind the First Major Car Accident in the U.S.We've all been there — stuck in rush hour traffic, wondering how there could possibly so many cars with so many moronic drivers. It's...
RiskConUSASep 17, 20181 minNew York State: Code Rule 59The New York State Department of Labor serves as administrator of the Workplace Safety and Loss Prevention Program. There are two main...
RiskConUSAAug 13, 20182 minHow Much Power Does OSHA Have Over the NFL?Sports are widely known as the "great equalizer", and the NFL is no exception. People from all walks of life come together to appreciate...
RiskConUSAAug 6, 20182 minSchool Shooting Fears Lead to Increased Lockdown DrillsIn the wake of the Valentine's Day school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, schools all around the...