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The U.S. Department of Labor Confirms to Employers That a Little Self-Reflection is a Good Thing

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On July 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a news release describing several programs available to employers, unions, and benefit plan administrators designed to strengthen protections for employees, while...more

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Department of Labor Launches New and Expanded Self-Audit Programs Related to Labor Law Compliance

On July 24, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced several self-audit and voluntary compliance programs across six of its agencies aimed at what the agency describes as helping employers, unions, and benefit plan...more

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OSH Law Primer, Part X: Voluntary Safety and Health Self-Audits

This is the tenth installment in a series of articles intended to provide the reader with a very high-level overview of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970 and the Occupational Safety and Health...more

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Peter Rabbit Discovers Compliance!

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Well, Easter has come, which can only mean that it is time for our spring holiday compliance special! In honor of the season, here are some interesting facts about Beatrix Potter, the author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit: ...more

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OSHA Updates Process Safety Management Enforcement Manual

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On January 26, 2024, OSHA published a revised enforcement manual for Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals (“Manual”). The Manual reflect OSHA’s first revisions to its prior directive issued in 1994 which is...more

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OSHA Enforcement Initiative Targets Warehouse, Home Center, Delivery Services, Supermarkets, Others

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a three-year national emphasis program permitting extensive inspections of warehousing and distribution center operations, mail/postal processing and...more

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Information About OSHA’s Free Safety and Health Consultation Service

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Creating a strong safety culture in a business has many components. It requires the commitment and participation of the executive management team and all supervisory and non-supervisory employees throughout the organization....more

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Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Audit: How Cannabis Businesses Can Prepare

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Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) audits can come in many varieties: regulatory agency inspections (scheduled or surprise), internal company requirements, maintenance of certifications, or during an acquisition or sale....more

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DOL Issues Updated Guidance, Report on Pandemic-Related Matters

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As employers and employees alike shift to new protocols and procedures amidst the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Department of Labor (DOL) reminded employers about their continuing responsibilities....more

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OSHA Rescinds Fairfax Memo

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In 2013, OSHA issued what is commonly referred to as the “Fairfax” memo, a standard interpretation letter that, among other things, permitted non-employee, union representatives to participate in the walk-through portion of...more

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