OSHA Emphasizes Protecting Worker Safety and Pay During Holiday Season

"The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its Wage and Hour Division (WHD) remind employers of their responsibility to protect worker safety and pay during the holiday season.

As the nation enters a unique holiday shopping season, employers must ensure that they train all workers to recognize and prevent job hazards, and incorporate safe work practices to prevent exposure to the coronavirus. At the same time, employers must also familiarize themselves and comply with federal rules governing the payment of wages for temporary or seasonal workers..."

Read more of FSMMAG's article here: https://fsmmag.com/Articles/2020/11/Daily-Articles/OSHA-Emphasizes-Protecting-Worker-Safety-and-Pay-During-Holiday-Season.html

WHD’s guide for Seasonal Employment: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/workhours/seasonalemployment

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