There is no federal workplace violence prevention standard, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations do not expressly address workplace violence. Yet, when a convenience store employee was shot during a...more
When the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) decides to conduct an inspection of a workplace, the “walkaround rule” regulation currently permits employees to designate a representative to accompany the...more
Employers with more than 100 employees are watching legal challenges around the country to see if OSHA’s federal regulations putting in place a COVID-19 vaccination mandate will be upheld in whole or in part. In the meantime,...more
Yesterday, following OSHA’s release of federal regulations implementing a workplace COVID-19 vaccination mandate, we reported that, effective January 4, 2022, employers with 100 or more employees would be required to...more
This morning the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its interim final rule regarding the Biden administration’s vaccination mandate for employers with 100 or more employees. The rule will be...more
In order to prepare for issues Oklahoma employers could face in the future, we monitor lawsuits filed in other states that present new, unique, or challenging claims for employers. Keeping track of national trends makes...more
Whether used for air travel, at sporting events, or during workouts at gyms, the popularity of headphones and earbuds has rapidly spread. But are they appropriate for the workplace? Prompted by an employer’s questions, the...more
In May 2018, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a memorandum permitting the use of drones to inspect workplaces under certain circumstances. Since that time, OSHA has used unmanned aircraft systems (UASs...more
Despite everything we’ve heard about deregulation, federal employment agencies ramped up their activity during 2018. And according to early indications, employers should expect the same trend in 2019. Here are a few examples....more
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For years, employers assumed they were entitled to drug-test employees after they were injured or were involved in a workplace accident … then things became more uncertain....more
For years, employers assumed they were entitled to drug-test employees after they were injured or were involved in a workplace accident … then things became more uncertain.
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Understanding and complying with OSHA’s many requirements can be daunting. At a recent Tulsa Area Employer Council meeting, Jason Hudson with the Oklahoma Department of Labor explained an excellent tool available for Oklahoma...more
Last summer the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its “Best Practices: A Guide to Restroom Access for Transgender Workers.” In a nutshell, the OSHA publication stated that transgender employees...more
In 2014, the government’s employment agencies were aggressive and active in terms of investigations and lawsuits. Employers should expect this to continue in the new year and pay particular attention to the...more