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Identify Risk-Takers to Prevent Costly Workplace Injuries

Some employees are happy to take chances when it comes to safety. They take needless risks in an effort to save time or cut their workload. In reality, all they’re doing is subjecting themselves and others to hazards that could cause a serious injury. Workers form bad habits when they repeatedly perform their jobs in

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2018 print & packaging trends: bold colors, effect finishes

Using vibrant colors and finishes help packages stand out on the shelf, drawing the eye and influencing buying decisions.  Choosing the right spectrophotometer for the job is a critical element of a color managed workflow in a packaging operation.  by Ray Cheydleur In a highly competitive marketplace, brands and packaging designers are looking for ways

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Individual Mandate Repeal Could Spur Interest in Short-Term Plans

One of the likely consequences of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act individual mandate under the tax overhaul that President Trump signed into law right before Christmas is a migration to short-term health plans. These plans are essentially low-cost, low-coverage plans that do not comply with the ACA’s protections and benefits. They are not

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The 2018 Colour of the Year revealed

by FESPA Staff  Ultra Violet has been announced as the Colour of the Year for 2018 by Pantone, the global authority on colour. Ultraviolet is a shade of purple that has come to connote mystery and intrigue, power and passion. It is associated with emblems of royalty and advances in technology, as well as cosmic mysteries

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Business Interruption Increasingly Key Part of Cyber Insurance

As the full threat of hacking and cyber attacks takes hold, cyber insurance policies are evolving so that the primary focus is on business interruption coverage. When these policies first hit the market, they were mostly focused on covering the costs of notifying individuals whose personal data or credit card information may have been exposed,

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Top 10 Laws, Regulations and Trends for 2018

Last week we brought you the first five laws, trends and regulations that will affect businesses in 2018. This is part with the remaining five. Silica rules Cal/OSHA began enforcing its new silica rules on Sept. 23, 2017 for the construction industry, and now the rules are in full effect for contractors and general industry,

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Top 10 Laws, Regulations and Trends for 2018

Last week we brought you the first five laws, trends and regulations that will affect businesses in 2018. This is part with the remaining five. Silica rules Cal/OSHA began enforcing its new silica rules on Sept. 23, 2017 for the construction industry, and now the rules are in full effect for contractors and general industry,

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Top 10 Laws, Regulations and Trends for 2018

In this article, we focus on the top 10 laws, regulations and trends going into 2018 that employers need to be aware of.   New Parent Leave Act Effective Jan. 1, 2018, employers in California with 20 or more workers will be required to provide eligible employees with 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to

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Top 10 Laws, Regulations and Trends for 2018

In this article, we focus on the top 10 laws, regulations and trends going into 2018 that employers need to be aware of.   New Parent Leave Act Effective Jan. 1, 2018, employers in California with 20 or more workers will be required to provide eligible employees with 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to

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Top 10 Laws, Regulations and Trends for 2018

In this article, we focus on the top 10 laws, regulations and trends going into 2018 that employers need to be aware of.   New Parent Leave Act Effective Jan. 1, 2018, employers in California with 20 or more workers will be required to provide eligible employees with 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to

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