In the high stakes construction world, OSHA often issues citations for the lack of fall protection, scaffolding hazards, hazard communication failures, electrical hazards, and inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE). Is…
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/ Construction Law, Labor & Employment Law
With the internet ablaze over the recent apparent outing of a workplace romance among executives during a Coldplay concert, employers may be reviewing the legal implications of workplace relationships and considering options for…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
OSHA held its public rulemaking hearing on the proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings standard from June 16 through July 2, 2025. Below is a summary of the hearing and a brief…
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/ Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law
OSHA announced that it is renewing its National Emphasis Program (NEP) to Address Amputations in Manufacturing. The renewed NEP will replace the previous version which expired on June 27 and will remain in place for five years,…
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/ Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law
A period of inactivity at the top adjudicative level of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may soon be over with the potential appointment of two new Board members. Last week, the President nominated Scott Mayer and…
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/ Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law
In FY 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) received 3,243 Whistleblower complaints filed under various statutes’ anti-retaliation provisions. OSHA is charged with investigating alleged retaliation…
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/ Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law, Environmental Law
Reshaping the litigation landscape for workplace discrimination claims, last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Servs., 145 S. Ct. 1540 (June 5, 2025), that plaintiffs bringing so-called “reverse…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
As we await the House of Representatives’ vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill, let’s highlight two key provisions that may soon impact employers and employees alike. The Senate bill under consideration before the House of…
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/ Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law, Taxation
On June 10, 2025, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed into law Senate Bill 260, which seeks to keep employees who are working outdoors safe from the hazards associated with exposure to wildfire smoke. The law directs the…
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/ Environmental Law, Health, Labor & Employment Law
Last week in Troy Grove v. NLRB, No. 23-1164 (D.C. Cir., June 13, 2025), the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit delivered a sharp rebuke to the National Labor Relations Board, finding “irrational” the Board’s…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Labor & Employment Law
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently named several political appointments to its Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”). Employers know WHD is an entity with vast enforcement authority, including over minimum wage and overtime…
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/ Administrative Law, Elections & Politics, Labor & Employment Law
On Thursday, June 5, David Keeling, President Trump’s nominee to serve as Assistant Secretary of Labor (OSHA), appeared before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (the “HELP Committee”). After starting…
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/ Administrative Law, Health, Labor & Employment Law
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 Safety…
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/ Administrative Law, Health, Labor & Employment Law
The widespread adoption of remote work arrangements has reframed the employment landscape, offering organizations access to a broader talent pool and increased operational flexibility. However, this reorganization also presents…
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/ Business Organizations, Conflict of Laws, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law, Privacy
Labor arbitrations often seem like the proverbial “box of chocolates” – you never know what you’re going to get. While uncertainty abounds, there are numerous steps companies and counsel can take to assess, prepare, and present…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Labor & Employment Law
