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[Webinar] Employment Law in the Time of COVID: Furloughs, Sick Leave, Telecommuting, & More - September 24th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm...

This seminar will examine workplace legal issues in the context of the ongoing COVID pandemic. A general overview of the following topics—and how they operate during the current public health crisis--will be discussed:...more

OFCCP Renews Focus On Disabled Individuals, Veterans, And Military Spouses

Last week was busy for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”), the anti-discrimination watchdog that oversees the nation’s federal contractors and subcontractors. On November 8, OFCCP Director Craig Leen...more

OSHA Rescinds Large Portion Of Electronic Recordkeeping Rule, Issues Guidance On Silica, And Announces Adjusted Penalty Amounts

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) was busy this week. In a long-anticipated move, the Agency on Thursday announced its final rule rescinding a portion of its “Tracking of Workplace Injuries and...more

Reminder: Electronic Submission Of 300A Forms Due To OSHA By July 1, 2018

Employers who had 250 or more employees at an establishment at any point during 2017, and who are required to keep OSHA injury and illness logs, are required to electronically submit their 2017 OSHA 300A Annual Summaries by...more

OSHA Considering Changes to Silica Rule

OSHA may soon make it easier for employers to comply with the agency’s Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard. The standard, which OSHA announced in 2016 and began to fully enforce last fall, seeks to protect...more

Breaking: D.C. Circuit Upholds Silica Standard

Last week the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a long-awaited opinion in a case involving numerous challenges to OSHA’s silica in construction standard. ...more

OSHA Again Extends Electronic Submission Deadline

On December 18, 2017, OSHA announced that it will be accepting electronic submissions of OSHA 300A data through midnight on December 31, 2017. The previous deadline for those employers who are required to electronically...more

OSHA Extends Injury and Illness Reporting Deadline to December 15th

Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, OSHA announced another extension of the deadline for many employers to electronically report data from their 2016 OSHA 300A forms from this Friday, December 1st, to Friday, December...more

OSHA Set to Revise Electronic Reporting Rule

Several sources have reported that OSHA is moving forward to revise its “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses” rule which, as of now, will require many employers to electronically report data from their 2016...more

Trump To Tap FedEx Safety Head to Lead OSHA

On October 27, 2017, the White House announced its intention to nominate Scott Mugno to the position of Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA. Mr. Mugno currently is the Vice President for Safety, Sustainability and Vehicle...more

OSHA Now Fully Enforcing Silica in Construction Standard

On October 19, 2017, OSHA’s Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary issued interim guidance to Regional Administrators on the new Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard. In this guidance, OSHA explains that as of...more

OSHA Grants Brief Reprieve on Silica Enforcement

On September 20, 2017, OSHA’s Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary issued a memorandum to Regional Administrators on the new Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard, which becomes effective September 23, 2017. In...more

OSHA Update: OSHA Proposes Extended Deadline for Electronic Filing of Injury and Illness Reports

On June 28, 2017, OSHA proposed a five-month extension for certain employers to electronically file their 2016 OSHA 300A Annual Summary Forms with OSHA. The deadline is currently set to arrive on July 1, 2017. As proposed,...more

OSHA to Extend Deadline for Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Summaries

OSHA has announced that it “intends to propose extending the July 1, 2017 deadline” for the first phase of its rule requiring the electronic submission of injury and illness records. ...more

OSHA Advisory: OSHA Drops Controversial Inspection Interpretation

Last week, OSHA rescinded a controversial 2013 interpretation letter that allowed union representatives – including organizers – to participate in OSHA inspections at non-union workplaces. Many employers and employer groups...more

OSHA Update: OSHA Delays Enforcing Silica Standard in Construction

On April 6th, OSHA announced a delay in the enforcement of its crystalline silica standard in the construction industry. Enforcement will be delayed until September 23, 2017, so that additional outreach, educational...more

Congress Repeals New OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Rule - President Trump Blocks Fair Pay and Safe Work Places Executive...

Last week, the Senate approved a resolution killing a recordkeeping rule finalized by OSHA in December 2016, and this week, President Trump signed a congressional resolution invalidating the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces...more

Employer Duty to Record Injuries and Illnesses Extended to Five Years

On December 19, OSHA issued an amendment to its injury and illness recordkeeping regulation. The change states that an employer’s duty to make and maintain accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses is an ongoing...more

OSHA Update: OSHA Issues Recommended Practices for Construction Safety and Health Programs

Following the October 18th release of its “Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs,” OSHA issued similar Recommended Practices for the construction industry on December 1, 2016. Unlike general industry,...more

OSHA Update: Court Allows OSHA’s New Anti-Retaliation Rules To Stand – At Least For Now

On November 28, 2016, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas denied a request for a preliminary injunction to prevent enforcement of OSHA’s controversial new anti-retaliation rules. The plaintiffs...more

OSHA Issues New Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Standard for General Industry

On November 18, 2016, OSHA issued its long-awaited final rule for “Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Systems).” The new rule, which has been in the making since 1990, does not change...more

OSHA Update: OSHA Issues Comprehensive Recommended Practices for Safety & Health Programs

On October 18th, OSHA issued its long-awaited “Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs”. The Recommendations replace OSHA’s 1989 Voluntary Guidelines with a comprehensive web-site containing numerous resources to...more

OSHA Issues “Guidance” on New Anti-Retaliation Rules – Is Employee Drug Testing Now Off The Table?

On October 19, 2016, OSHA issued guidance with respect to certain controversial provisions of its new anti-retaliation rules, originally published on May 12, 2016. As we have previously discussed, OSHA’s new rules prohibit...more

“Fair Pay and Safe Work Places” Rule Issued – Federal Contractors Beware!

On August 25, 2016, the federal government published sweeping new rules requiring contractors bidding on federal contracts to submit detailed information about their labor and employment violations as part of the bidding...more

OSHA Delays Effective Date of New Anti-Retaliation Rule

OSHA has announced that it will delay the implementation of its new anti-retaliation rule from August 10 to November 1, 2016, in order “to conduct additional outreach and provide educational materials and guidance for...more

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