On May 29, 2025, the New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL) published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), a template retail workplace violence prevention policy, and model training materials regarding the Retail Worker...more
6/2/2025
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The trend of states proposing or adopting heat illness prevention standards continues, with Illinois attempting to become the first Fed/OSHA state (for private employers) with a general industry standard. The proposed...more
5/12/2025
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As previously reported, on March 7, 2025, the Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 1919 (HB 1919), which would have required large employers—those with 100 or more employees—to implement workplace violence prevention...more
As previously reported, on November 15, 2024, Nevada adopted heat illness prevention regulation R131-24AP, aiming to protect workers from heat-related hazards in both indoor and outdoor environments. Nevada OSHA has since...more
Workplace safety is becoming a legislative priority across the country, and Virginia is poised to join the movement. On March 7, 2025, the Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 1919 (HB 1919), which would require...more
3/20/2025
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Virginia ,
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As we previously reported, on February 4, 2025, the New York Senate and Assembly approved a Chapter amendment to the Retail Worker Safety Act. Governor Hochul signed the amendment into law on February 14, 2025....more
On February 4, 2025, the New York State Legislature passed an anticipated amendment to the New York Retail Worker Safety Act. Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to sign the amendment into law in the coming days....more
2/13/2025
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New York ,
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Retailers ,
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Workplace Safety ,
Workplace Violence
Cal/OSHA announced in a press release on December 12, 2024, that it had issued its first willful heat violation citation, highlighting its increased emphasis on heat illness prevention. The citation imposed $276,425 in...more
As we previously reported, on September 5, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Retail Worker Safety Act (S8358C/A8947C) into law. This significant legislation requires retail employers in New York State to implement...more
On November 15, 2024, Nevada adopted a heat-illness regulation (R131-24AP) designed to protect workers from rising temperatures. Nevada’s new regulation reflects a growing trend among states implementing measures to protect...more
Employment discrimination in the workplace is alive and well. Indeed, according to Monster’s recent Workplace Discrimination Poll, only 9% of workers claim to have NOT faced some form of workplace discrimination. There have...more
11/27/2024
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Hiring & Firing ,
Pregnancy Discrimination ,
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ,
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Strategic Enforcement Plan ,
Title VII ,
Undue Hardship ,
Webinars
The state of California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, is perhaps the most aggressive and enforcement-heavy approved state OSH Program in the nation. California employers face a host...more
11/21/2024
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This year, Governor Newsom signed into law various employment bills covering topics such as summary judgment motions, leave laws, independent contractors, and more. These new laws will take effect on January 1, 2025, unless...more
The latest phenomenon in artificial intelligence (“AI”), generative AI such as ChatGPT, has changed the world as we know it. While some fear AI will replace workers and others praise its efficiency and productivity, there is...more
10/30/2024
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Artificial Intelligence ,
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
OSHA ,
Trade Secrets ,
Webinars
Conn Maciel Carey LLP's Cal/OSHA and California Employment Law Summit is an in-person program conducted by the California-based attorneys in CMC's national OSHA • Workplace Safety and Labor • Employment Practice Groups, to...more
9/30/2024
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Cal-OSHA ,
California ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
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Enforcement Priorities ,
Events ,
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Heat Exposure ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
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New Regulations ,
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State Labor Laws ,
Workplace Safety ,
Workplace Violence ,
Workplace Violence Prevention Programs
Conn Maciel Carey LLP's Cal/OSHA and California Employment Law Summit is an in-person program conducted by the California-based attorneys in CMC's national OSHA • Workplace Safety and Labor • Employment Practice Groups, to...more
9/30/2024
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C-Suite Executives ,
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California ,
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Employer Liability Issues ,
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Heat Exposure ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
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Workplace Safety ,
Workplace Violence ,
Workplace Violence Prevention Programs
On September 4, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the New York Retail Worker Safety Act (S8358C/A8947C), a measure designed to enhance the safety of retail workers and address the growing concerns of workplace...more
SB 553 mandates that Cal/OSHA propose a workplace violence prevention standard by December 31, 2025, with the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board required to adopt the standard by December 31, 2026.
Prior to the...more
We recently attended the “Heat Illness Prevention for Indoor and Outdoor Workers – What Employers Need to Know” presentation put on by Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Unit to get an idea of how Cal/OSHA plans to interpret and enforce...more
Conn Maciel Carey LLP's 2ndAnnual Cal/OSHA and California Employment Law Summit is an in-person program conducted by the California-based attorneys in CMC's national OSHA Workplace Safety and Labor Employment Practice Groups,...more
7/31/2024
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Human Resources Professionals ,
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Safety Violations ,
State Labor Laws ,
Workplace Safety
Conn Maciel Carey LLP's 2ndAnnual Cal/OSHA and California Employment Law Summit is an in-person program conducted by the California-based attorneys in CMC's national OSHA Workplace Safety and Labor Employment Practice Groups,...more
7/31/2024
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Cal-OSHA ,
California ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
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Human Resources Professionals ,
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Safety Inspections ,
Safety Violations ,
State Labor Laws ,
Workplace Safety
Wednesday morning, the California Department of Industrial Relations issued a press release stating that the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the Cal/OSHA Indoor Heat Illness Regulation yesterday and that the...more
Cal/OSHA has emerged from the pandemic with new tools, resources, and energy for enforcement efforts. As the agency increases its inspections and implements more thorough inspection strategies, it is more important than ever...more
After years of stagnation, we’ve finally seen movement on updating process safety regulations during the Biden administration. But the revamped PSM standard and RMP rules have yet to see the light of day. We’ll discuss when...more
6/27/2024
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California ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
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OSHA ,
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Risk Management ,
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Workplace Safety
As we reach the halfway point of 2024, it is time to take stock of everything that has happened at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) over the past 6 months. We will provide a comprehensive review of the latest developments,...more
6/4/2024
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Continuing Legal Education ,
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Labor Regulations ,
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