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In this episode of The Burr Broadcast, Natalie Ecker Phillips examines the recent guidance provided by OSHA regarding the work-relatedness of employee injuries or illnesses while traveling....more
A rash of recent natural disasters, from hurricanes to earthquakes to wildfires, serves as a timely reminder to employers of the potential for natural disasters to disrupt their operations and cause imminent hazards in the...more
During the deep summer and early fall, all eyes are on the tropics in areas prone to hurricane activity. Most storms begin as “invests,” or areas of rain shower and thunderstorm activity that is closely monitored by hurricane...more
Crisis planning is not everyone’s idea of a good time, but an ounce of prevention is worth it when you are faced with a crisis. Here are 10 things to think about as you prepare for a possible crisis: Where is your...more
When a crisis erupts at your organization, you won’t have time to develop a response from scratch. Instead, you’ll need to have a robust crisis communications plan already in place so you can effectively communicate with your...more
AB 1893 (Wicks) is currently making its way through the state legislature and would modify the Builder’s Remedy under the Housing Accountability Act. This legal alert summarizes the significant amendments made to AB 1893 in...more
The Environmental Protection Agency earlier this week issued an enforcement alert, explaining cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities to community drinking water systems (CWSs) and actions needed by these systems in order...more
In a final rule published on May 17, 2024, and to become effective June 17, 2024, EPA has added seven per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of chemicals subject to toxic chemical release reporting under the...more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues regulations and standards, but those cannot possibly address all workplace health and safety conditions. As a result, OSHA does two things: one is to incorporate...more
This summer, California employers (including higher education institutions) will be required to implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan. The new law, Senate Bill No. 553 (SB 553), goes into effect on July...more
On January 17, 1994, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Northridge, California, resulting in thousands of casualties and approximately $60 billion in damages and economic loss. Hospitals within the impacted area suffered...more
On March 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it is updating its COVID-19 guidance and is no longer recommending that individuals who test positive for COVID-19 isolate for five days. The...more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a January 29th news release addressing AJLS Enterprises Inc. (operating as Schoep’s Ice Cream) (“AJLS”) citing alleged violations. AJLS is described as...more
While COVID-19 stimulus aid enforcement continues to make headlines in the United States, a very different situation is unfolding in Europe. Jim Power, a prominent economic analyst, joins host Matt Adams for an eye-opening...more
Despite Punxsutawney Phil declaring an early spring, employers should continue to prepare for weather-related emergencies and their wage and hour implications. As with most of wage and hour-related determinations, employers...more
Vermont Attorney General (AG) Charity Clark recently announced the resolution of an investigation into the withholding of security deposits across five motels that were participating in the state’s Transitional Housing...more
EPA is poised to issue a final rule (the Rule) requiring stringent planning requirements for facilities with the potential for a “worst-case discharge” that could reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm to the...more
As many Washington residents are aware, wildfires, and wildfire smoke, are becoming an increasingly regular occurrence. The increase in wildfires has often led to days—or even weeks—of smoky air throughout the state....more
In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs sit down with Carol Cookerly, founder of Cookerly PR, a national marketing, PR, and crisis management firm. Drawing parallels from the TV...more
Public sector employers are not immune from the challenges of returning employees to the office. A slew of recent government actions and opposition highlights the challenges public employers face as they try to rein in remote...more
As we learned in part one of this strategic planning series, strategic planning is a critical tool to help behavioral intervention and threat assessment teams (BIT) meet the mission, vision, and internal/external mandates of...more
Imagine, if you will, that you have survived a horrific plane crash on top of a snowy mountain. Littered next to you are pieces of the plane, limited supplies, and one other survivor coming in and out of consciousness. Your...more
On November 8, 2023, substantial changes to B.C.'s emergency preparedness legislation took effect. Bill 31-2023, the Emergency and Disaster Management Act, (EDMA) replaced the Emergency Program Act, RSBC 1996, c 111 (the...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has recently highlighted tractor operator safety by increasing use of rollbars or cage frames....more
The State of Israel is undergoing a very difficult time, facing a complex and challenging situation which also affects the workplace and work routines. ...more