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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 -
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SCOTUS Predictions: Blockbuster Decision Will Dismantle Workplace Regulations

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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

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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Highlights from the 2023 Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar

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Miles & Stockbridge’s Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration Practice Group presented its 21st annual Hot Topics in Employment Law seminar April 25 to clients from throughout Maryland and beyond. Topics covered included...more

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What Else Happened During COVID: A Recap of Non-COVID-Related Employment Law Changes in Oregon Since 2020

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In early 2020, most businesses found themselves unexpectedly pivoting their focus to unprecedented operational, workforce, supply chain, and legal changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses have had to...more

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Policy Matters Newsletter - July 2022

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Annnnd We're Back: Legislative Update. We appreciate this audience bearing with us as this newsletter has been on a short hiatus in light of some scheduling issues. During that brief respite numerous different pieces of...more

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What’s Next for Hotels And Restaurants: The 5 Things Hospitality Employers Can Expect Under The Biden Administration

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The pandemic and government shutdowns/restrictions continue to have a devastating effect on hospitality employers after a catastrophic 2020. As the industry works to recover in 2021, it looks increasingly likely that...more

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A Decade In Review: Workplace Law In The 2010’s

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When the calendar turned to January 1, we not only saw the dawn of a new year but the beginning of a new decade. It’s natural, at such a turning point, to spend some time looking back on what has transpired in the past 10...more

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Scalia To Take Labor Department Reins: What Does It Mean For Employers?

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The news that President Trump selected Eugene Scalia to take over as Labor Secretary late last week caught some employers by surprise; after all, it was just a week ago that we were analyzing the track record of the...more

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What Labor Secretary Acosta’s Departure Means For Employers

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When the news broke Friday afternoon that Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta would be resigning from his post, employers across the country began wondering what this transition would mean for them. You may have even heard...more

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[Webinar] 2019 Construction Industry Employment Law Forecast - December 13th, 2:00pm ET

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Join members of Jackson Lewis P.C.’s Construction Industry Team for an overview of what to expect in key areas including workplace safety, pay equity and labor....more

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Five Key Employment Law Issues Facing the Health Care Industry

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Employers in the health care industry are dealing with a growing number of employment law challenges. In this edition of Take 5, we identify the key issues confronting health care employers and discuss how to manage these...more

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Web Exclusive: February 2018: The Top 15 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there were an unprecedented number of changes all through 2017. And if the first two months...more

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Weekly Round Up – February 4, 2018

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Mercifully, this has not been a week of big OSHA developments, so we focus on practical observations on safety compliance and on managing OSHA inspections. Because safety professionals in particular, and managers in general,...more

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Beltway Buzz - September, 2017

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2016 Overtime Rules Invalidated. U.S. District Court invalidates 2016 changes to overtime rules. Steven F. Pockrass has the details here....more

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Hot List – What’s Happening in the California Legislature 5/15-5/19

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Our weekly California Legislature “hot list” provides you with a preview of the bills that are up (as well as other important legislative action) the following week....more

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100-Day Recap: Workplace Law Under President Trump, So Far

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New presidents are often judged based on their accomplishments in their first 100 days in office. President Trump is no exception to that rule. The Trump administration recently passed that milestone date, offering an...more

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2017 California Labor and Employment Legislative Update: What to Watch

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Back from Spring Break, and Back to Work: Our List of L&E Bills to Watch in the remainder of the 2017-2018 California Legislative Session. ...more

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[Event] Corporate Counsel Conference - May 3-5, Chicago, Illinois

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During this unique conference, we will explore the workplace of tomorrow with live technology demonstrations and in-depth, collaborative presentations and workshops....more

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Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report - January 2017

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Littler's Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report details notable labor, employment, and benefits news and events at the federal, state, local, and global levels. The January edition of the Insider Report reviews what...more

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Employment Law Changes in the Trump Administration

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When Donald Trump takes office in January 2017 he will enjoy Republican majorities in both the House and Senate, which should allow him to take quick action on a number of employment law issues. Although there issome...more

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2016 California Labor and Employment Legislation Update: It’s Final!

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Employers in California: be aware and prepare for new laws increasing minimum wages and mandating overtime pay for agricultural employees; expanding the California Fair Pay Act to race and ethnicity and to...more

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Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report — August 2016

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Littler's Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report details key labor, employment, and benefits news and events at the federal, state, local, and global levels. The August edition of the Insider Report compares the Democratic...more

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