Government Affairs Archives - ISSA | The Worldwide Cleaning Organization https://www.issa.com/category/articles/government-affairs-articles/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:53:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Registration Now Open for 2025 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit https://www.issa.com/articles/registration-now-open-for-2025-issa-clean-advocacy-summit/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:32:18 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=49090 Everything begins with design—whether the design of the built environment or of the products used for patient care—critical decisions made during this phase, in particular.

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]]> ISSA Leg. & Reg. Update – 2024 State Pesticide Registration Survey Now Available https://www.issa.com/articles/issa-leg-reg-update-2024-state-pesticide-registration-survey-now-available/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:10:28 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47898 Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on ISSA’s latest State Pesticide Registration Survey, the increasing price of menstrual-care products, an ISSA webinar on August 29 on OSHA’S updated Hazard Communication, and more. Want to stay ...

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]]> ISSA Updates “Summary of State and Federal VOC Limits”: 2024 Edition Ensures Compliance Advantage https://www.issa.com/articles/government-affairs-articles/issa-updates-summary-of-state-and-federal-voc-limits-2024-edition-ensures-compliance-advantage/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:26:19 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47521 Keeping pace with the ever-evolving landscape of VOC regulations is paramount for ISSA members in the cleaning industry. Accurate and up-to-date information is your key to compliance. That's why we're excited to announce the release of the latest edition of our highly regarded resource, "Summary of State and Federal VOC Limits for Institutional and Consumer ...

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]]> California Moves Closer to Revising Short Form Warning Requirements: Impact on the Cleaning Industry https://www.issa.com/articles/california-moves-closer-to-revising-short-form-warning-requirements-impact-on-the-cleaning-industry/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:25:06 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47374 California's Proposition 65 has long been a topic of concern for businesses operating in the state, including those in the cleaning industry. The recent progress made by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) in revising the short form warning requirements under Proposition 65 is a significant development. Recently, OEHHA published its most ...

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]]> The Impact of PFAS Regulations on the Cleaning Industry https://www.issa.com/articles/the-impact-of-pfas-regulations-on-the-cleaning-industry/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:21:31 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47372 Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been widely used in various industries around the globe, including the cleaning industry. However, due to their potential environmental and health risks, many U.S. states have implemented or are considering implementing regulations to restrict or ban the use of PFAS. States Taking Action ...

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]]> Period Positive Workplace See Positive Impact on Employees https://www.issa.com/articles/period-positive-workplace-see-positive-impact-on-employees/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:57:17 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47044 On May 28, 2023, the Period Positive Workplace (PPW) Initiative was launched. This worldwide program encourages workspaces and facilities to provide access to menstrual products for employees. To date PPW has recruited 173 Period Positive Workplaces across 40 countries. On June 10, Days for Girls (DfG) released a report of the impact seen by these workplaces. Data from managers in these workspaces ...

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]]> Buckle Up: Employers Face Major Changes with New Overtime Pay Requirements https://www.issa.com/articles/straight-talk/buckle-up-employers-face-major-changes-with-new-overtime-pay-requirements/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:49:17 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47253 The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently released its final rule, updating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)’s overtime pay requirements. The rule increases the minimum salary threshold to US$43,888 on July 1, 2024, and then to $58,656 on January 1, 2025. This significant change will profoundly impact both business owners and employees. The new ...

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]]> What the FTC Ban on Non-Compete Clauses Could Mean For You https://www.issa.com/articles/what-the-ftc-ban-on-non-compete-clauses-could-mean-for-you/ Tue, 07 May 2024 06:02:03 +0000 https://issa.com/what-the-ftc-ban-on-non-compete-clauses-could-mean-for-you/ In this episode of Straight Talk!, Scott Tackett, a business development advisor with Violand Management Associates  shares his thoughts,

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]]> ISSA Successfully Hosts 2024 Clean Advocacy Summit https://www.issa.com/articles/issa-successfully-hosts-2024-clean-advocacy-summit/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:02:03 +0000 https://issa.com/issa-successfully-hosts-2024-clean-advocacy-summit/ Highlights of ISSA's fourth annual 2024 Clean Advocacy Summit.

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]]> Boundaries for Business Owners https://www.issa.com/articles/boundaries-for-business-owners/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:08:40 +0000 https://issa.com/boundaries-for-business-owners/ As a small business owner, especially as a solopreneur or an owner/operator, it is easy to feel pressure to be on 24/7. On the phone, on social media, chatting it up at chamber events, on top of every facet of your business, and constantly available to your clients and team members. This, however, can lead ...

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