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Oregon Legislature Proposes Significant Penalty Increases for Workplace Safety Violations

The Oregon Legislature, in response to concerns that the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) penalties were not sufficient, introduced legislation (Senate Bill (SB) 592) that would significantly...more

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CMS Announces Increased Scrutiny for Poor-Performing Nursing Facilities

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On October 21, 2022, CMS announced new actions to increase accountability and scrutiny on nursing homes in the Special Focus Facilities Program (SFF Program), an oversight program for the poorest performing nursing homes in...more

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Workplace Safety Hazards in Retail Industry

OSHA has been turning its attention to workplace safety hazards in warehouses and retail stores. Workplace safety hazards lead to employee injuries and complaints, opening the company to inspections and violations....more

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2022 First Quarter Issues/Programs List Advisory for Broadcast Stations

The next Quarterly Issues/Programs List (“Quarterly List”) must be placed in stations’ Public Inspection Files by April 10, 2022, reflecting information for the months of January, February, and March 2022. Content of the...more

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New OSHA COVID-19 Enforcement Efforts Lead to Substantial Penalties

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Over the last year, OSHA has been criticized for not doing enough to ensure that employers are protecting their employees from coronavirus risks. The March 12, 2021 implementation of a National Emphasis Program (NEP) on...more

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OSHA's Frequently Cited Standards Related to COVID-19 Inspections

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Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in mid-March, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued over 200 citations for violations related to COVID-19, resulting in...more

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New Year Brings Major Changes To California Employers’ Immigration Practices - FAQs Regarding California AB450 – The Immigrant...

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Soon after ringing in the New Year, California employers will need to spend the beginning of 2018 coming to grips with a significant new law that will require an immediate adjustment to immigration-related business practices....more

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Will NYSDEC's Audit Agreement for Retail Pharmacies Provide a Path to Increased Compliance?

Federal and state hazardous waste handling and disposal requirements, which were established to address issues related to industrial waste generators and disposal facilities, are often a complicated and awkward fit for retail...more

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China Takes Further Steps to Strengthen the Protection of Personal Information

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Recent provisions issued by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology underscore the country’s increased emphasis on the protection of telecommunications and internet users’ personal information....more

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