epa U.S. Department of Labor Targets Connecticut and Rhode Island Construction Industry Employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:17:44 +0000 Connecticut and Rhode Island construction industry employers are facing a significant increase in government scrutiny of their labor and employment practices over the next several years. On November 30, 2011, the Hartford office of the U.S Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division ("U.S. DOL") issued a press release announcing a "multiyear enforcement initiative" aimed at improving what it sees as "widespread noncompliance with minimum wage, overtime and record-keeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act" in the construction industry in both Connecticut and Rhode Island. Full Article
epa Preparing for 2018 By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 22:42:31 +0000 On page 54, Eric Stevens urges bank executives to begin preparing now for changes to employee data reporting in 2018 by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The Tennessee Banker View Article Full Article
epa Employers Should Start Preparing their EEO-1 Reports Now By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 25 May 2021 21:05:42 +0000 Jim Paretti talks about submitting workforce data correctly on EEO-1 reports. SHRM Online View (Subscription required.) Full Article
epa Viewpoint: A Checklist to Prepare for the DOL's Expansion of FMLA Audits By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:56:27 +0000 Jeff Nowak offers advice to employers on the DOL’s announcement that it will ramp up Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), as well as wage and hour, audits. SHRM Online View (Subscription required.) Full Article
epa Just 11% of Legal Departments Predict Gen AI Will Be 'Transformative,' As Its Honeymoon Phase Fades By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:32:58 +0000 Marko Mrkonich says it’s important for companies to establish their AI compliance framework at the beginning, instead of after employees have already gotten used to deploying AI in certain ways. Corporate Counsel View (Subscription required) Full Article
epa Strikes in the Age of Automation and AI: How HR Can Prepare for the Future By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:40:22 +0000 Bradford Kelley talks about how important it is for employers to create effective AI policies. SHRM View (Subscription required) Full Article
epa NYC Pet Leave Bill Marks 'Radical Departure' In Sick Time Use By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:57:28 +0000 Kelly M. Cardin provides insight about why New York City is expanding its sick leave law to let workers use it to care for pets and service animals. Law360 View (Subscription required) Full Article
epa AI in the Workplace: Labor Department Issues Best Practices for Employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:02:37 +0000 Bradford J. Kelley stresses to employers the importance of implementing safeguards when considering adopting AI technologies. Thomson Reuters View Full Article
epa Labor Department’s Pro-Worker Push Imperiled in Trump’s Return By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:27:45 +0000 Jim Paretti says many Biden-era wage and hour and other policies are likely not long for this world under the Trump administration. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required) Full Article
epa ETSI and WinnForum Join for New Whitepaper on Spectrum Sharing for Local Private Networks By www.etsi.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:12:46 GMT Sophia Antipolis, 6 June 2023 In a joint effort to promote spectrum sharing approaches for specific use cases, ETSI and The Wireless Innovation Forum (WinnForum) have developed a joint whitepaper: Spectrum Sharing Frameworks for Temporary, Dynamic, and Flexible Spectrum Access for Local Private Networks. Read More... Full Article
epa Preparing for a secure future: industry and business share plans for quantum era at 10th ETSI/IQC Quantum-Safe Cryptography Conference By www.etsi.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:56:55 GMT Sophia Antipolis, 24 May 2024 Speakers at the 10th ETSI/IQC Quantum Safe Cryptography Conference have called on organizations to prepare their cybersecurity infrastructures to address the challenges of a post-quantum world. Organized by ETSI and the Institute for Quantum Computing, this year’s conference was hosted from 14-16 May by the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), National University of Singapore (NUS), in partnership with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) of Singapore. The event attracted an impressive 235 onsite delegates from 27 countries, reflecting fast-growing interest worldwide in the critical importance of quantum-safe cryptography in today’s cybersecurity strategies. Read More... Full Article
epa Reducing food loss and waste for climate outcomes: Insights from national consultations in Bangladesh, Malawi and Nepal By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:11:56 +0000 Reducing food loss and waste for climate outcomes: Insights from national consultations in Bangladesh, Malawi and Nepal Integrating key goals of food system transformation. The post Reducing food loss and waste for climate outcomes: Insights from national consultations in Bangladesh, Malawi and Nepal appeared first on IFPRI. Full Article
epa Special Physics Department Event (November 13, 2024 3:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:18:07 -0500 Event Begins: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 3:00pm Location: West Hall Organized By: Department of Physics TBA Full Article Presentation
epa U.S. EPA Region 8, 9, and 10 Federal Careers Virtual Workshop (November 13, 2024 10:00am) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:31:21 -0500 Event Begins: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:00am Location: Organized By: University Career Center Come learn about Federal Employment at Region 8 (Denver), Region 9 (San Francisco), and Region 10 (Seattle) of the EPA! Entry level, early and mid-career professionals are all welcome to attend.Ourwork at EPA has purpose and impact. From tackling the climate crisis to advancing environmental justice, what happens here changes our world. Our mission is to protect human health and safeguard the environment – the air, water, and land upon which life depends.At EPA,you can make a real difference for the environment and the lives of others.Participants have the opportunity to learn about EPA’s mission, how to navigate USA-Jobs and creating a federal resume. There will be panel discussion to provide a glimpse into variety of careers within the EPA.This event begins at 10:00 AM Mountain Time (11:00 AM Central Time, 12:00 PM Eastern Time, 9:00 AM Pacific Time.)No pre-registration required! Just click on the link a few minutes before the event and you’ll bedirected to the MS Teams site.For more information or to request accommodations, please contact mutter.andrew@epa.gov, verges.michelle@epa.gov, or weber.camille@epa.gov Full Article Careers / Jobs
epa World Food Prize 2024 Borlaug International Dialogue: Side Event on “Reducing the Impact of GHGs Through Managing Food Loss and Waste (FLW): Insights from Bangladesh, Guatemala, Malawi, and Nepal” By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:55:55 +0000 World Food Prize 2024 Borlaug International Dialogue: Side Event on “Reducing the Impact of GHGs Through Managing Food Loss and Waste (FLW): Insights from Bangladesh, Guatemala, Malawi, and Nepal” October 22, 2024 8:30 – 10:00 am (CDT) 9:30 – 11:00 am (EDT) Register IFPRI is participating in the 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue. This year’s theme, “Seeds of Opportunity: Bridging Generations and Cultivating Diplomacy”, will emphasizes the vital role of integrating past wisdom, current innovations and the pressing needs of tomorrow, by leveraging […] The post World Food Prize 2024 Borlaug International Dialogue: Side Event on “Reducing the Impact of GHGs Through Managing Food Loss and Waste (FLW): Insights from Bangladesh, Guatemala, Malawi, and Nepal” appeared first on IFPRI. Full Article
epa Reviving public extension for climate-resilient agriculture: Lessons and insights from India, Indonesia, and Nepal By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:10:38 EDT Integrating reforms with global goals. Full Article
epa Massively parallel sample preparation for multiplexed single-cell proteomics using nPOP - Nature.com By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT Massively parallel sample preparation for multiplexed single-cell proteomics using nPOP Nature.com Full Article
epa Chicago Fire Department training exercise By www.transitchicago.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT An unoccupied property at 354 W 109th St will be used by Chicago Fire personnel for firefighter training exercises. Full Article
epa Chicago Fire Department training exercise on 103rd By www.transitchicago.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT Chicago Fire personnel will use the unoccupied property at 409 W. 103rd St. for firefighter training exercises. Full Article
epa Repair, Repurpose, Reimagine By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 20 May 2022 04:01:23 +0000 "Reduce, reuse, recycle." We've heard that for decades - but does it work? This hour, TED speakers reimagine the well-known slogan and reconsider how we think about what we consume and throw away. Guests include right-to-repair advocate Gay Gordon-Byrne, materials scientist Andrew Dent, technologist Jamie Beard and animal scientist Ermias Kebreab.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
epa Repair, Repurpose, Reimagine (2022) By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Jan 2023 05:10:00 +0000 Original broadcast date: Friday, May 20, 2022. "Reduce, reuse, recycle." We've heard that for decades - but does it work? This hour, TED speakers reimagine the well-known slogan and reconsider how we think about what we consume and throw away. Guests include right-to-repair advocate Gay Gordon-Byrne, materials scientist Andrew Dent, technologist Jamie Beard and animal scientist Ermias Kebreab.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
epa Relationship Repair By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:00:59 +0000 It's never too late to make things right—even when cracks form within our relationships with our families, our environment...or the inevitable. This hour, TED speakers offer healing solutions. Guests include clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy, death doula Alua Arthur and indigenous community leader and conservationist Valérie Courtois. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at: plus.npr.org/tedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
epa The Future of Sustainability: Repair, repurpose, reimagine By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2024 07:00:59 +0000 "Reduce, reuse, recycle." We've heard that for decades - but does it work? This hour, TED speakers reimagine the well-known slogan and reconsider how we think about what we consume and throw away. Guests include right-to-repair advocate Gay Gordon-Byrne, materials scientist Andrew Dent, technologist Jamie Beard and animal scientist Ermias Kebreab. Original broadcast date: May 20, 2022TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
epa How we repair and strengthen our most important relationships By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:00:59 +0000 It's never too late to make things right—even when cracks form within our relationships with our families, our environment...or the inevitable. This hour, TED speakers offer healing solutions. Guests include clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy, death doula Alua Arthur and indigenous community leader and conservationist Valérie Courtois. Original broadcast date: October 6, 2023TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at: plus.npr.org/tedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
epa New semiconductor pilot program at UCLA prepares community college students for jobs in growing industry By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT The program is co-led by the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA, the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and Pasadena City College. Full Article
epa From Jeopardy to the classroom: IBM brings its Watson platform to the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:38:20 +0000 TORONTO, ON — A group of students in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto are getting the opportunity of a lifetime. Using the vast capabilities of IBM’s Watson, the cognitive computing technology widely known for winning the 2011 Jeopardy challenge, the students will be learning to develop innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-based […] Full Article Arts University of Toronto
epa Designing the engineer of 2050: Canadian engineering educators meet in Toronto - National conference will spark discussion on reinventing education to prepare tomorrow’s diverse engineering leaders to address challenges we can’t yet imagine By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Tue, 16 May 2017 15:16:10 +0000 National conference will spark discussion on reinventing education to prepare tomorrow’s diverse engineering leaders to address challenges we can’t yet imagineToronto, ON – The toughest problems facing humanity in the 21st century — from water scarcity to urban intensification to personalized medicine — will be tackled by tomorrow’s engineers. Many of the issues they will work to solve […] Full Article Engineering Media Releases
epa New lizard found in Dominican Republic - Suggests similar evolution occurs on separate islands By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:23:31 +0000 Suggests similar evolution occurs on separate islandsToronto, ON – A University of Toronto-led team has reported the discovery of a new lizard in the middle of the most- visited island in the Caribbean, strengthening a long-held theory that communities of lizards can evolve almost identically on separate islands. The chameleon-like lizard – a Greater Antillean […] Full Article Media Releases Science University of Toronto
epa Research Reveals How Much Sugar is in Prepackaged Foods in Canada By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 14:12:56 +0000 Toronto, ON – Researchers at the University of Toronto have investigated the amount of free sugar in Canadian prepackaged foods and beverages. The results suggest that new guidelines and better food labeling is needed to help consumers make better choices. Free sugar, commonly referred to as added sugar, is considered a “hidden” source of calories, as […] Full Article Health & Medicine Media Releases University of Toronto
epa Canada Should Implement Alternatives to Immigration Detention of Children, Family Separation - In recent years, hundreds of children have been housed in immigration detention with detrimental consequences for their mental health By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Thu, 22 Sep 2016 14:38:10 +0000 In recent years, hundreds of children have been housed in immigration detention with detrimental consequences for their mental healthToronto, ON – Canada should urgently implement alternatives to detaining children rather than housing them in immigration detention facilities or separating them from their detained parents, the University of Toronto’s International Human Rights Program (IHRP) said in a […] Full Article Law Media Releases University of Toronto
epa How to Build—and Repair—Trust at Work By hbr.org Published On :: In a world of hybrid offices and remote teams, trust among your work colleagues is more difficult than ever, but just as important. How do you build that trust, and how do you repair it when it breaks? Full Article
epa The Accuracy Nexus: 3D Scanning in Additive Manufacturing for Custom Car Builds and Mesh Repair Solutions By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The integration of 3D scanning and additive manufacturing has opened new possibilities in metrology. Analyzing the technical intricacies of 3D laser scanning hardware and software reveals their pivotal role in shaping engineering's future. Full Article
epa NAM: New EPA Ozone Regulations Could Be Costliest in U.S. History By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 12:13:00 -0400 Regulations could cost the U.S. economy $3.4 trillion. Full Article
epa Department of Energy Awards $187M to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $187 million in funding, including $48 million of cost share, for 55 projects in 25 states to support innovative advanced manufacturing research and development. Full Article
epa Energy Management: Empowering Quality Departments to Lead the Energy Efficiency Charge By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 A paper released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) addresses the importance of renewable energy in mitigating climate change and the challenges posed by the global energy crisis. It emphasizes the need to improve energy efficiency in response to increased energy consumption worldwide. Full Article
epa Auditing 101: Understanding Audits and Tips to Prepare — Part 1 By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 What exactly is an audit? An audit is essentially a health check for your business processes. Picture a doctor’s visit, but for your company Full Article
epa Soaring to Success: How Laser Tracker Tech Enhances Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Operations in the Aerospace Industry By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Today, Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations are a significant sub-industry within manufacturing, valued at $656 billion and projected to exceed $800 billion by 2032. MRO involves maintaining machinery, equipment, and systems in optimal condition through repairs and overhauls to extend their operational life. Full Article
epa High School Teachers Across Denmark Prepare Students for Post-secondary Education using Maple By www.maplesoft.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Mar 2017 05:00:00 Z Mathematics has always played a central role in secondary school curriculum in Denmark. The Danish Ministry of Education continues to emphasize its importance as it mandates reforms and new standards that students are expected to meet in order to graduate. The country’s high standards of mathematics have led to the adoption of Maple in 110 of 160 Denmark high schools. Maple is a software tool from Maplesoft that makes it easy to explore, visualize and solve problems in mathematics. Full Article
epa State Department Approves $4.9 Billion Sale of E-7 Aircraft To South Korea By www.defensedaily.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:24:05 +0000 The State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale of $4.92 billion in Boeing [BA] E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft to South Korea. The Defense Security Cooperation […] Full Article International highlights international South Korea
epa EPA Issues Highly Anticipated Rule on HFC Phasedown By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:51:00 -0400 EPA issued a final rule establishing a comprehensive program to cap and phase down the production and consumption of climate-damaging HFCs in the United States. Full Article
epa Department of Energy Seeks to Cut Cost of Enhanced Geothermal Systems By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 The DOE aims to build upon current Enhanced Geothermal Shots by accelerating research, development, and demonstrations within enhanced geothermal systems, to tap into and better understand resources while significantly reducing the cost of EGS. Full Article
epa More Funding Available in Colorado for Low-Income Home Furnace Repair By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 07:15:00 -0500 An additional $500,000 in funding is available this winter for low-income Coloradans who can't afford to repair their non-working home heating system, according to Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC). Full Article
epa EPA Names 2023 Indoor airPLUS Leaders By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400 Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary EPA partnership and labeling program that helps the builders of new homes improve the quality of indoor air and meet the growing consumer preference for homes with improved IAQ. Full Article
epa EPA Highlights Cities With the Most Energy Star Buildings By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2024 16:00:00 -0400 Energy Star-certified buildings use an average of 35% less energy and are responsible for 35% less carbon dioxide emissions than typical buildings. Full Article
epa Allied Air Prepares to Launch R-454B Products By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:15:00 -0400 Allied Air is set to launch an extensive range of equipment that uses the refrigerant R-454B, which has a GWP of 466, about 78% lower than that of R-410A. Full Article
epa HVAC Decisions: To Repair or Replace a Boiler By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 Evaluating the age of the system and the urgency of the problem are two key ways to tell whether or not a boiler should be repaired or replaced. Full Article
epa Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Follow-Up on a Refrigeration System Repair By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0400 In this month’s troubleshooting situation, you are responding to a customer’s complaint that their walk-in cooler “isn’t cooling enough.” Full Article
epa When to Repair or Replace an Evaporator Coil By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400 When faced with a leaky coil on a reach-in cooler, a decision needs to be made whether to repair or replace it. The final decision may come down to where the leak is located. Full Article
epa How to Train the Trainers Who Will Prepare Gen Z for HVAC Careers By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The most successful trainers will realize that the relationship Gen Z has with technology fits right in with the present mindset of the HVACR industry. Full Article
epa EPA Proposes Rule to Mitigate Worries About Unsold VRF Inventory By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400 The EPA has proposed a one-year extension for VRF systems using high-GWP HFCs. Full Article