An employer’s safety program can intersect with numerous aspects of a company’s operations from employment law compliance to labor relations, and beyond. Join our California team as we don both our labor & employment and...more
By Beeta B. Lashkari and Andrea Chavez As record-breaking temperatures continue to impact communities and workplaces across the country, heat illness prevention remains a top priority for regulators at both the federal and...more
8/8/2025
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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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Reporting Requirements ,
Retail Workers ,
State Labor Laws ,
Workplace Violence ,
Workplace Violence Prevention Programs
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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Workplace Safety
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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Penalties ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Retaliation ,
State Labor Laws ,
Virginia ,
Workplace Safety ,
Workplace Violence
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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Employee Training ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
New Legislation ,
New York ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Retailers ,
Risk Management ,
State Labor Laws ,
Workplace Safety ,
Workplace Violence
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
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
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 ,
Cal-OSHA ,
California ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Events ,
Health and Safety ,
Heat Exposure ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
New Rules ,
Safety Violations ,
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 ,
Cal-OSHA ,
California ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Events ,
Health and Safety ,
Heat Exposure ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
New Rules ,
Safety Violations ,
State Labor Laws ,
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
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 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Events ,
Health and Safety ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
New Legislation ,
New Rules ,
Safety Inspections ,
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 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Events ,
Health and Safety ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
New Legislation ,
New Rules ,
Safety Inspections ,
Safety Violations ,
State Labor Laws ,
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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Labor Regulations ,
Legislative Agendas ,
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New Regulations ,
Professional Development ,
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State Labor Laws ,
Webinars
On January 18, 2024, the California Supreme Court made a significant ruling in the case of Estrada v. Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc., finding that the trial court lacked the inherent authority to dismiss a California’s Private...more
2/16/2024
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California ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Employees ,
Employment Litigation ,
Inherent Authority ,
Judicial Authority ,
Labor Code ,
Labor Law Violations ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour