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 | General Education, Workplace Safety
The Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA) was signed into law in 1977 to improve safety and health conditions for miners across the U.S. Mining has always been one of the most dangerous industries, and this law was created to reduce accidents, protect workers, and hold...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | General Education, Workplace Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was signed into law in 1970 to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees across the United States. To carry it out, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (also called OSHA),...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | General Education, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), signed into law in 2010, reshaped health insurance in the United States. For individuals, it expanded access to coverage. For employers, it created new responsibilities—especially for larger companies that provide health benefits....
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | General Education, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed in 1996 and is best known for protecting the privacy of medical information. But HIPAA also plays a role in health insurance portability—making sure employees can maintain coverage when they...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | General Education, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a federal law passed in 1985 that gives workers and their families the right to continue their group health insurance after certain life events. For employers, COBRA means added responsibilities whenever...
