On November 22, 2016, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction stopping the DOL from implementing the new salary level of $913 per week for the white collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The partnership has been named the Arizona Member Partnership Program(AAMPP) and will help the construction industry with safety and health efforts. Eight employers have joined the agreement to work with ADOSH’s Consultation Program to focus on reducing the overall injury/illness rate and days away from work by 15% over the course of three years. Assistant Director of ADOSH, Jessie Atencio,…