Category: Laws & Regulations
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DOL putting new overtime rule in place
Read More →: DOL putting new overtime rule in placeThe U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), in conjunction with President Barack Obama and Secretary Thomas Perez, released a final rule updating overtime…
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OSHA issues final rule on respirable silica dust
Read More →: OSHA issues final rule on respirable silica dustThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) announced a final rule to improve protections for workers exposed to…
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Contentious legislation offers opportunities in logging, mining
Read More →: Contentious legislation offers opportunities in logging, miningThe occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon drew national attention, putting a spotlight on the use of federal lands.…
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House bill defines sand and gravel as strategic, critical
Read More →: House bill defines sand and gravel as strategic, criticalThe House of Representatives passed a bill that includes sand, gravel and minerals necessary for transportation infrastructure construction in the definition of…
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Caterpillar CEO challenges Obama on wages
Read More →: Caterpillar CEO challenges Obama on wagesDuring a business roundtable with more than 100 executives of U.S. companies, President Barack Obama covered a range of topics, including wages,…
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Law introduced in Florida to aid agriculture, forestry haulers
Read More →: Law introduced in Florida to aid agriculture, forestry haulersState Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Fla., introduced a bill within Florida to extend state truck weight limits to federal roads. According to Southerland,…
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NSSGA to recognize three for contributions
Read More →: NSSGA to recognize three for contributionsThe National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) will present three awards reflecting outstanding grassroots contributions in 2013 at its Honors Awards…
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OSHA’s proposed silica rule drawing ire of industry
Read More →: OSHA’s proposed silica rule drawing ire of industryThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed rulemaking on occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica has drawn strong negative reactions from…