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New York’s two-year 2025-2026 legislative session hit its midpoint in June, with lawmakers wrapping up the first year by passing a slew of workplace-related bills that now await action from Governor Hochul. As federal labor...more
It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. To ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan for...more
A workplace violence prevention law passed by the New York State legislature in June 2024, signed into law by the Governor in September 2024, and amended in February 2025 is set to take effect in part on June 2, 2025. On May...more
This article is part of a monthly column that connects popular culture to hot-button labor and employment law issues. In this installment, we focus on various methods of feedback used by “Harry Potter” characters and how...more
Nevada’s sunny and hot summers pose hazards of heat-related illnesses to outdoor workers and non-climate-controlled indoor workers. April 29, 2025 marks a significant milestone for workplace safety in Nevada as the Nevada...more
Last year, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Retail Worker Safety Act (Act), one of the most extensive retail workplace violence prevention laws in the nation. Following an enforcement delay due to a February 2025...more
California employers should begin preparing to comply with their annual requirements under the workplace violence prevention law, California’s Labor Code 6401.9 (commonly known as SB 553), including retraining their staff and...more
The final day of the ABA Workplace and Occupational Safety and Health Law Committee Midwinter Meeting began with a panel discussion on mental health, behavioral issues, and workplace violence. Many employers and practitioners...more
Protecting a workforce from workplace violence presents complicated challenges for employers. Workplace violence incidents can emanate from myriad sources: a stranger, a customer, patient, or a co-worker, and can range from...more
On October 25, 2021, a customer named Jacob Bergquist, with a history of violating the Boise Towne Square Mall’s firearms ban, opened fire at the mall. The shooting in the Idaho mall led to the deaths of a Professional...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
As temperatures rise, the risk of heat-related illnesses in the workplace becomes a significant concern. To address this, the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Nevada OSHA) has implemented a new regulation...more
A workplace violence prevention law passed by the New York State legislature in June 2024 and signed into law by the Governor in September 2024 with certain provisions set to take effect in March 2025 has been amended....more
Navigating Workplace Impairment: What Employers Need to Know About WIREs - As the legal landscape around cannabis continues to evolve, employers face new challenges in managing workplace safety and compliance. With employees...more
On December 21, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the State’s new Worker Injury Reduction Program into law, which requires covered employers to establish a program to identify and minimize the risks of...more
Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor published its listing of annual increases for 2025. Included in this list are higher penalties for OSHA workplace safety violations for employers. While these increases are in line with...more
Before the ink dries on your professional New Year’s resolutions, you may want to add “empower leaders with investigation training.” While most employers appreciate that complaints about potential workplace misconduct or...more
In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the sixth day of the holidays, my labor and...more
Live events are part and parcel of California’s landscape. From Coachella to county fairs, thousands of workers each year participate in setting up and tearing down the infrastructure at these public event venues....more
The weather may be turning colder in Maryland but employers now have new obligations under state law to protect employees against heat hazards. Maryland’s Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) Division of Labor and Industry...more
Empowering Your Employees Creates a Win-Win - Imagine a workplace where employees feel secure enough to voice their ideas, share their concerns, and engage openly without the fear of negative repercussions — sounds like a...more
This week, we’re examining the final mental health parity rules, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) memo on restrictive covenant limitations, and New York State’s recently enacted workplace violence prevention law. ...more
Following historical precedent, OSHA’s top ten cited violations for 2024 surprise no one. They all appeared on last year’s list, although their relative positions changed a bit. Fall protection (general requirements) remains...more
Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officially published its long-awaited rule proposal to establish a workplace heat standard to address a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S....more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law the Retail Worker Safety Act, which is intended to increase retail worker safety and has significant implications for New York retail employers....more