by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | Agencies, General Education, Hiring and Onboarding
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the nation’s consumer protection agency, and one of its jobs is enforcing parts of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). While the FCRA is often thought of in terms of credit reporting, it also governs how employers use background...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | Agencies, General Education, Hiring and Onboarding
When you hire an employee in the U.S., you also become a tax collector on behalf of the federal government. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires employers to withhold the right amount of income, Social Security, and Medicare taxes from each paycheck. To do...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | Agencies, General Education, Workplace Safety
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is the federal agency that enforces the Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. Mining is one of the most dangerous industries in the U.S., and MSHA’s role is to reduce risks, prevent accidents, and protect the health and...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | Agencies, General Education, Workplace Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency created to enforce the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. While the Act set the foundation for workplace safety, OSHA is the agency that writes the rules, conducts inspections, and...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | Agencies, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is the federal agency responsible for protecting the health and well-being of all Americans. While it’s best known for programs like Medicare and Medicaid, HHS also plays a big role in shaping employer...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | Agencies, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is part of the U.S. Department of Labor, and its job is to make sure employee benefit plans are managed fairly and lawfully. That includes retirement plans, health insurance, and other workplace benefits that...
