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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -

OSH Law Primer, Part VIII: The Intersection of Employment Law and Safety Issues

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 8/7/2024

This is the eighth installment in a series of articles intended to provide the reader with a very high-level overview of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970 and the Occupational Safety and Health...more

Post-Chevron Employment Law Regulations: What to Expect

ArentFox Schiff on 7/30/2024

Forty years ago, the US Supreme Court’s decision in Chevron USA, Inc. v. National Resources Defense Council, 46 US 837 (1984), upended administrative law practice. In brief, that case, for which the “Chevron doctrine” is...more

Human Resources Compliance Audits (Part 2) UPDATED April 23 2024

Porter Hedges LLP on 4/25/2024

This post is the second installment discussing best practices for conducting a Human Resources compliance audit. The first installment of the series provided an overview of the compliance audit process and practical advice at...more

Report From Final Day of The 2024 ABA OSHA/MSHA Law Conference

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 3/11/2024

This week we are attending the ABA Occupational Safety and Health Law Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The meeting includes representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Review Commission, the MSHA Review...more

Build Back Botter: What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Construction Workplace

Littler on 3/1/2024

“Hey Chat GPT, finish this building.” This dare, written on a billboard that went viral last year, captures a truth and a stereotype about the world of construction. The truth is that the construction industry will, for the...more

SCOTUS Predictions: Blockbuster Decision Will Dismantle Workplace Regulations

Fisher Phillips on 2/2/2024

The Supreme Court is set to shake up the workplace world by taking away a great deal of power from federal agencies – including the regulators who oversee many of the nation’s labor and employment laws. That’s according to...more

OFCCP Week In Review: November 2023

DirectEmployers Association on 11/6/2023

Monday, October 30, 2023: President Biden’s Supersized Executive Order on AI Includes Directives for US DOL & Many Other Agencies - EO Contains 3 Sections with Specific Directives for US DOL - It’s “all hands-on deck”...more

Employers Under Fire: How to Address Employee Pay and Related Issues When Faced with Natural Disasters

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 9/6/2023

As you have no doubt seen in the news, and may have even experienced first-hand, there have been extreme weather conditions throughout the country, including fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. When natural disasters...more

Policy Matters Newsletter - July 2023

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 7/27/2023

After Lengthy Confirmation Fight, Brace For Intrusive EEOC Action. On July 13, the Senate finally confirmed attorney Kaplana Kotagal — whom we have had numerous occasion to discuss in this space — to join the Equal Employment...more

[Webinar] Addressing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace - August 8th, 12:00 pm CT

Amundsen Davis LLC on 7/12/2023

There is an ever increasing awareness of mental health issues in the workplace, especially since mental health issues can lead to hazardous working conditions. But what responsibility does an employer have to address these...more

An Employer Matrix -- Addressing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

Amundsen Davis LLC on 6/29/2023

With the rise of active shooters in workplaces and schools there is an ever increasing concern over workplace violence and related employee mental issues. When addressing these concerns a company is faced with a complicated...more

EEOC, Other Federal Agencies Set the Pace for Employers Using AI in the Workplace

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 5/19/2023

It is safe to say that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) went mainstream in 2023. With the widening acceptance of AI, dozens of industries have raced to adopt the technology into various operations at a staggering pace...more

[Event] Workplace 2023: Navigating HR - May 25th, Atlanta, GA

Smith Gambrell Russell on 5/10/2023

Join SGR’s Labor & Employment group for the latest on navigating Human Resources in 2023. Topics Include: - Health & Welfare - Immigration - OSHA - ADA & FMLA - Non-Compete Agreements - New Legislation - Wage...more

[Event] Workplace 2023: Navigating HR - May 23rd, Jacksonville, FL

Smith Gambrell Russell on 5/10/2023

Join SGR’s Labor & Employment group for the latest on navigating Human Resources in 2023. Topics Include: - Health & Welfare - Immigration - OSHA - ADA & FMLA - Non-Compete Agreements - New Legislation - Wage...more

COVID-19 and the Workplace: Where Do We Stand?

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace on 5/9/2023

As we have reported previously, on April 10, 2023 President Biden signed legislation ending the COVID-19 National Emergency. However, the rollback of COVID-19 requirements was already underway in many state and municipal...more

Littler Lightbulb – February Employment Appellate Roundup

Littler on 3/1/2023

This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment and labor law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal over the last month....more

Where do the presidents rank on employment law?

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 2/17/2023

In other words, which presidents can we -- ahem -- blame? George and Abe say, "Don't look at us." Just kidding. In honor of President's Day, I thought it might be fun to review which presidents were responsible for the...more

Employers: Clock is Ticking to Update Marijuana Policies

McGlinchey Stafford on 1/30/2023

With an increasing number of states passing laws protecting employees who utilize marijuana, employers throughout the country are presently tasked with redesigning their marijuana-related policies and practices to avoid the...more

Hurricanes, Wildfires And Floods, Oh My!

Rumberger | Kirk on 11/30/2022

How to put emergency action plans in place for dealing with natural disasters and other emergencies - In the wake of record-breaking temperatures, widespread wildfires, 100-year flooding and other natural disasters,...more

3 Considerations Before Starting an HR Investigation

Hanzo on 11/16/2022

When looking at any process, there are often things to consider before step one, and HR investigations are no different. Here are three best practices your investigations team should follow once a triggering event has taken...more

What is Human Resources Compliance, and Why is it Important?

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 10/20/2022

How to align your people, processes, and technology with ever-changing regulations and mandates. Amid shifting workplace policies, an ever-challenging hiring climate, and evolving regulations, Human Resources (HR)...more

No More COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for New York City’s Private Sector

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 9/21/2022

Beginning November 1, 2022, New York City private sector employees will no longer be subject to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Mayor Eric Adams announced on September 20, 2022, that private employers in New York City...more

OFCCP Week In Review: September 2022

DirectEmployers Association on 9/6/2022

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Cynthia L. Hackerott. In today’s edition,...more

Accommodating Transgender Employees Starts With Compassion

Foley & Lardner LLP on 8/30/2022

Compassion can be a wonderful tool in many of the things we do in Human Resources and the labor and employment legal world. It’s also a great starting point when an employee walks into an HR or supervisor’s office to say...more

How Should Employers Respond to the Monkeypox Outbreak?

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 8/12/2022

Earlier this month, the Biden administration declared a national health emergency based on the spread of the monkeypox virus. Employers that have endured the COVID-19 emergency may be asking whether there are any steps...more

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