February 27, 2026 For more than a decade, insurance companies and physician groups have battled it out over the true meaning of Florida statutes: Are doctors considered pharmacists, allowed to dispense medications to injured workers, often at a higher price? A Florida appeals court this week may have finally answered that question, giving a multimillion-dollar win to employers and carriers that have spent years trying to undo state workers’ compensation regulations that have

February 27, 2026 Washington — OSHA has released a new version of its poster informing workers of their rights under the  Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 , as part of the agency’s “OSHA Cares” initiative. The  Job Safety and Health Workplace Poster  must be displayed in the workplace where workers can easily see it, per  regulation 1903.2 . OSHA says employers can use this version, which is available for free, or continue using an older version. For employers under

February 26, 2026 MIAMI  – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a concrete manufacturer for exposing workers to hazards after an employee suffered fatal injuries after entering the unprotected area of a concrete block cubing machine in July 2025. The department's  Occupational Safety and Health Administration  cited Adonel Concrete Corp. – operating as Adonel Block Manufacturing Corp. – with nine serious violations for inadequate machine guarding, and for failing to ensure

February 23, 2026 In 2023, 725 workers were killed after a fall to a lower level, according to Injury Facts – an online statistical database managed by the National Safety Council. Falls to a lower level, which includes ladder-related falls, is the third leading “fatal workplace event.” Are your workers properly trained in ladder safety? March is  Ladder Safety Month , so make ladder safety the focus of your next safety meeting. Remind workers that when they’re selecting a la

February 23, 2026 How can workplaces reduce confusion and misinformation during emergencies through standardized response communication? The worst time to develop an emergency action plan is during an actual emergency. There’s simply no replacement for pre-planning.   Most employers know this but often don’t know where to start. The truth is that an EAP can be as simple or as in-depth as the amount of time and resources you want to invest. For anyone tasked with the health an

February 20, 2026 Takeaways Current work authorization remains valid for now. Employers should update Form I-9s with specific notations according to USCIS/E-Verify guidance (expiration “03-15-2026” and “as per court order”). Employers should handle E-Verify consistently and use the 03.15.26 date from the I-9 in E-Verify cases. Status of Haiti TPS Work Authorization A federal court in the D.C. District has  stayed the planned termination of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (

February 19, 2026 Four construction workers were hospitalized after a scaffolding collapse in West Palm Beach Thursday morning, according to police. A little after 7 a.m., West Palm Beach Police and Fire Rescue responded to the 300 block of Lakeview Avenue, where they found that construction scaffolding had collapsed, injuring four workers, police said in a news release. Paramedics took all four workers to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. The collapse took pl

February 19, 2026 A 53-year-old construction worker was killed Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a dump truck in a construction zone for a new subdivision in Manatee County, troopers said. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 12:02 p.m. on Feb. 18 near Diamond Reef Drive and Bella Mar Trail. Investigators said a 2026 Kenworth dump truck, driven by a 46-year-old woman from Wesley Chapel, was backing east on Bella Mar Trail. The man, who was

Step 4.  Interviewing Candidates: How to Interview Like a Pro You’ve written the job description , posted the ad , and sorted through applications . Now it’s time to interview and find the right fit for your crew. Interviewing is your chance to go beyond the resume and see how someone communicates, handles pressure, and fits with your team. A good interview process helps you make smart hiring decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Start with Preparation Before you meet with can

Step 7: Final Compliance: Drug Testing and Employment Documentation  After Hiring and Before Starting Work Hiring the right person is a big win. But before they step onto the job site, you need to take care of a few important details: drug testing and paperwork. Pre-employment drug testing happens after you make a conditional job offer. It’s the most common type of test, and applicants agree to it as part of the hiring process.   New hires must sign a consent form before test