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Dr. John Lainé Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Emergency Management and Preparedness

John Lainé, PhD channels years of expertise into his work with the United States Agency for Global Media




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WebCE Introduces AI-Powered Exam Readiness Score for Insurance and Securities Exam Prep

WebCE's Revolutionary New AI Study Aid Offers Instant, Personalized Support




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Roger The Plumber Cautions Homeowners To Prepare For Weather-Related Plumbing Issues

Roger The Plumber, a residential plumbing and HVAC services company, anticipates an increase in plumbing and drain issues due to unusually high temperatures this month.




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ADAP Advocacy Association Opposes Raiding Ryan White Program Funding for PrEP

S.4395 would divert limited resources away from care to prevention




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Veterans Answer the Call: Increasing Urgency for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response Solutions

A team of Marine Corps Veterans launch The Salty Seabag, customizing survival gear for individuals, families, and disaster response organizations with cutting-edge tech.




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Los Angeles – Prepare for an evening of musical elegance as Aleksei Chebeliuk, the virtuoso accordionist, brings his extraordinary talent to the iconic Wilshire Ebell Theatre on November 23, 2024

Aleksei Chebeliuk, accompanied by a magnificent live orchestra, will perform a carefully curated selection of classical masterpieces. The repertoire will include the genius works of legends such as Chopin, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and more.




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SB 1160 Preparation for 2017

Join us in Glendale as Suzanne Honor-Vangerov and Steve Cattolica present this vital SB 1160 Update, including 2017 specifics for practice and procedure.




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Hearing and Lien Representative Preparation for 2018

The California non-attorney Hearing Representative and Lien Representative is required to know how to prepare for and litigate a workers' compensation case or lien claim before a WCAB Judge. This…




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2017 Comp Laude® - MSP Series: Preparing to Settle: Taking Medicare's Interests Into Account

This program introduces students to the preparation of settlement by taking medicare's interests into account. This course is for all disciplines in workers' compensation, especially those who deal with MSP…




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QME Test Prep - Updated

This online course prepares medical treaters to pass the Qualified Medical Evaluator Competency Exam.




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Legal Specialization Test Prep - Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Hon. Clint Feddersen designed this course to prepare experienced workers' compensation attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law.




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Legal Specialization Test Prep - Disability Evaluation and Apportionment

Hon. Clint Feddersen designed this course to prepare experienced workers' compensation attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law.




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Legal Specialization Test Prep - Practice and Procedure / Medical Issues

Hon. Clint Feddersen designed this course to prepare experienced workers' compensation attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law.




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Legal Specialization Test Prep - The Series

The objective of this program is to prepare experienced workers’ compensation attorneys to pass the examination to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers’ Compensation Law.




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Prepare your checkout for the holidays: 5 ways to reduce cart abandonment with Amazon Pay

Make the most of the holiday shopping season — convert more visitors into customers. Quick changes that can make a big difference in 5 steps.




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Community Emergency Preparedness Fund

Organizer: Union of British Columbia Municipalities
Location: Online




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4 Ways To Prepare For New Calif. Pay Transparency Duties

Denise Visconti offers tips to help employers navigate California’s SB 1162, which will require employers to disclose median and mean hourly rates and pay information on contractors, starting in May 2023.

Law360 Employment Authority

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Pension Insurer Preps Guidance to Stem Exodus From Failing Plans

Sarah Bryan Fask shares her insight about the future of pension plans for unionized employees.

Bloomberg Law

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2023 Outlook of the Americas – Prepare Your Workforce for a Year of Challenges

In this How to Do Business in the Americas podcast series installment, Littler attorneys Lori Brown, Jorge Sales Boyoli and Juan Carlos Varela discuss relevant labor and employment issues employers will face in the Americas in 2023.

Topics include managing “wandering workers,” making staffing decisions in this period of economic uncertainty, and addressing the impact of labor law reform and union activism in multiple countries, among other issues multinational employers can anticipate at this post-pandemic stage.
 




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OFCCP Preparing to Scrutinize Federal Contractors’ Use of AI Hiring Tools and Other Technology-based Selection Procedures

On August 24, 2023, the Office of Management and Budget approved a request from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to revise the “Itemized Listing” that OFCCP uses to collect information from federal contractors that are selected for supply or service audits. Among the changes that have been approved is a new requirement that audited contractors:




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Questions surround proposed FAMLI rules as program preps for January launch

David Gartenberg said he is worried about the fact that the rule leaves the FAMLI benefits out of alignment with unpaid Family and Medical Leave benefits allowed under federal law. 

The Sum & Substance

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Navigating New Nevada Laws: What to Know and How to Prepare




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Psychedelics and Marijuana on the Ballot: How Should Employers Prepare for Potential Legalization?

Voters in several states will decide whether marijuana or, in one case, psychedelic substances should be legal in the upcoming November 5, 2024 general election. Employers should keep their eyes on these ballot measures and prepare for questions regarding changes to workplace policies if some or all of them pass. A rundown of the ballot measures in these jurisdictions follows.




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Mediator Mark Rudy credits success to preparation, patience, persistence

Keith A. Jacoby explains what makes Mark Rudy a good mediator.

Daily Journal

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Deploying AI for Worker Safety Needs Legal Prep From Employers

Bradford Kelley talks about the promise of AI tools to increase worker health and safety in the workplace.

Bloomberg Law

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Maryland’s Heat Stress Regulation Took Effect September 30th – Are you Prepared?

Maryland’s Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) Division of Labor and Industry recently announced its publication of the Heat Illness Prevention Standard as a final regulation in the September 20, 2024, edition of the Maryland Register. Effective September 30, 2024, the final regulation—which creates obligations for Maryland employers to protect their employees against heat hazards—will be published in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) under chapter 09.12.32 Heat Stress Standards.




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Preparing for 2018

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

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Employers Should Start Preparing their EEO-1 Reports Now

Jim Paretti talks about submitting workforce data correctly on EEO-1 reports.

SHRM Online

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Viewpoint: A Checklist to Prepare for the DOL's Expansion of FMLA Audits

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

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Strikes in the Age of Automation and AI: How HR Can Prepare for the Future

Bradford Kelley talks about how important it is for employers to create effective AI policies.

SHRM

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Preparing for a secure future: industry and business share plans for quantum era at 10th ETSI/IQC Quantum-Safe Cryptography Conference

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.

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New semiconductor pilot program at UCLA prepares community college students for jobs in growing industry

The program is co-led by the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA, the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and Pasadena City College.




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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

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 […]




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Research Reveals How Much Sugar is in Prepackaged Foods in Canada

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 […]




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Auditing 101: Understanding Audits and Tips to Prepare — Part 1

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




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High School Teachers Across Denmark Prepare Students for Post-secondary Education using Maple

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.




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Allied Air Prepares to Launch R-454B Products

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.




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How to Train the Trainers Who Will Prepare Gen Z for HVAC Careers

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.




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Preparing Your HVAC Fleet for Winter and Cold Weather

As cold weather approaches, van drivers and fleet owners become increasingly aware of the caution needed to drive safely.




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The Importance of Preparing Your Fleet Ahead of Peak Spring Season Demand

As business owners start preparing their companies to withstand the increased volume of business, it’s imperative they do the same with their fleets.




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Security and the Smart Thermostat: Prepare for Customer Questions

The path to temperature control through smart thermostat technology is more involved than many customers realize.




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Preparing for the Annual HFC Audit Requirement

Annual HFC inventory reports are required to be audited by a CPA to ensure compliance, and regulated entities should understand what to anticipate for the 2024 compliance period. 




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Preparing For Emerging Cybersecurity Attacks Against Chillers

When it comes to this piece of critical infrastructure, operators need to be prepared to face new and sophisticated attacks.




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Episode 434: Steven Skiena on Preparing for the Data Structures and Algorithm Job Interview

Steven Skiena speaks with SE Radio’s Adam Conrad about practical applications for data structures and algorithms, as well as take-aways on how to best study Skiena’s book when prepping for the technical interview process.







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Prepping for Disaster: The Age of the Drone

It goes without question the use of drones – both in business and for recreation – has truly taken off over the last few years. Now equipped with technology like cameras, thermal imaging capabilities, and even computers, drones are being used in industries across the board.




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Prepping for Disaster: Restoration Trends (Part 2)

In the March issue of R&R, Phil walked through his industry predictions from 2018 and revealed how he scored on each. His predictions included labor shortages and wage increases, industry pricing challenges, more TPA influence, growth of outside groups, and projections on weather-related events. To see how he fared, check out his March article! This month, he’s sharing his predictions for 2019!