The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, signed by President Obama on November 2nd, contains a buried provision with the potential to substantially impact employers. Section 701 of the Act significantly increases the maximum civil...more
A lot of us woke up on November 3 and exclaimed, “What the heck! How did that happen?” The Budget Agreement signed on November 2, which was worked out behind closed doors, includes provisions authorizing OSHA to increase...more
President Obama signed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 into law yesterday. The deal was negotiated quickly to avoid a default on the nation’s debt. Perhaps as a result, it includes a surprise for those with an interest in...more