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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 -

Senior Leadership at DOL, OSHA, and MSHA Under a 2nd Trump Administration Is Taking Shape

Conn Maciel Carey LLP on 2/19/2025

As Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer braces for a flurry of questions at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) on her way to a full Senate vote to become President...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

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

Fisher Phillips on 7/22/2019

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

Presidential Pulse: Labor Issues

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 2/10/2017

The last #1 hit the Beatles recorded in 1970 was The Long and Winding Road, written by Paul McCartney. The song has been described as a metaphor for the journey the Beatles took from the clubs of Liverpool to the roof at...more

"Trump Expected to Alter Labor Laws, Policies"

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/6/2017

Editor’s note: This article was updated on February 1, 2017, to reflect new developments. While President Donald Trump has not discussed in detail how he plans to address labor and employment issues, he likely will...more

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