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The DOL Considers the Trades Construction. Here's What it Means to Your Business.

The DOL Considers the Trades Construction. Here's What it Means to Your Business.

The DOL Considers the Trades Construction. Here's What it Means to Your Business.HR Guy
Published on: 03/06/2025

As a residential service provider, you might not think you're in the construction industry, but the Department of Labor has its own definition... and regulations. If you're in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, garage doors, or roofing, here are some things you need to know.

Keeping Employees Safe in Winter Weather

Keeping Employees Safe in Winter Weather

Keeping Employees Safe in Winter WeatherThe HR Team
Published on: 11/07/2024

'Tis the season to worry about how winter weather can impact your business. Here are some tips to help you plan for what to do.

Protection from OSHA when Accidents Happen

Protection from OSHA when Accidents Happen

Protection from OSHA when Accidents HappenHR Guy
Published on: 10/24/2024

Accidents happen. Here's how to be prepared before OSHA comes to investigate.

New CDC COVID-19 Recommendations as of March 1, 2024

New CDC COVID-19 Recommendations as of March 1, 2024

New CDC COVID-19 Recommendations as of March 1, 2024HR Guy
Published on: 03/01/2024

Updated CDC guidance suggests that COVID-19 can now be treated like any other respiratory illness. Here's what it means to your workplace.

Using an Effective Safety Program

Using an Effective Safety Program

Using an Effective Safety ProgramHR Guy
Published on: 11/13/2023

OSHA has unique requirements for businesses in the Trades. Beyond that, safe employees are PRODUCTIVE employees, so it's in your best interest to have an effective program. Here's what you need to get one set up!

COVID Recurrence - Standard Protocols are Still Needed

COVID Recurrence - Standard Protocols are Still Needed

COVID Recurrence - Standard Protocols are Still NeededHR Guy
Published on: 08/28/2023

Here's the current COVID-19 protocol, and how to update your employee documents to set expectations and align with required policies.

Real expertise from real HR pros—specialized in the Trades

If you're in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or garage doors, let us give you the foundations to run your business compliantly, and act as your unbiased on-call experts for any employee situations or questions. No generic templates or AI or long-term contracts—just personalized help to let you run your business with peace of mind!