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Safe Staffing Levels? OSHA and Legal Liabilities

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OSHA duty officers around the country routinely field complaints from employees and labor unions alleging workplaces are understaffed and unsafe. ...more

Mayer Brown

Brazilian Ministry of Labor and Employment Postpones Effective Date of NR1 Amendments

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On May 15, following the release of a recent legal update regarding the recent amendments to Regulatory Standard No. 1 (NR 1), the Ministry of Labor and Employment published Ordinance MTE No. 765/2025, which directly impacts...more

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Changes to NR1: Educational and Informative Inspections Until May 2026

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Recent amendments to Regulatory Standard No. 1 ("NR1") of the Brazilian Ministry of Labor and Employment have significantly impacted the landscape of business practices and Occupational Health and Safety ("OHS")....more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

OSHA Extends Heat Hazard Program: Employers Should Act Before Summer Sets In

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has extended its National Emphasis Program on Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards (NEP) to April 8, 2026. The NEP was set to expire on April 8, 2025. This extension...more

Oppenheimer Investigations Group

Digital Danger: When Social Media Posts Can Trigger Workplace Investigations

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Employers bear the responsibility of preventing and correcting harassment in the workplace. While the line between on and off duty conduct has never been crystal clear, in today’s hyper-connected world of social media, the...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Insider Strategies for Wage and Hour Compliance Success: One-on-One with Paul DeCamp

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Wage and hour compliance often presents complex challenges for employers, with unclear regulations and changing enforcement priorities. Addressing these issues proactively and resolving potential disputes are vital for...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

OSHA in 2025: Observations and Expectations

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The beginning of the second Trump administration has left employers asking myriad questions with respect to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Are there plans to eliminate OSHA? Will inspections and...more

Woods Rogers

Stumbling Your Way Into a Union: Key Advice for Employers: What’s the Tea in L&E?

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What’s the Tea in L&E is a video series focused on the latest trends and updates in labor and employment law. In this short video, Woods Rogers Labor & Employment attorney Patrick Bolling joins Leah Stiegler to explore a new...more

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Employer Reactions to Federal Funding Freeze Could Have WARN Act Consequences

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As President Donald Trump’s proposed federal funding freeze may take effect within the coming days, organizations that rely upon federal funding may be forced to consider layoffs, furloughs or hours reductions for employees....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Two New NLRB Decisions Allow Employers to Limit Use of Its Email System and Preserve Confidentiality of Workplace Investigations

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Q: What is the current rule on whether an employee can use our company’s email system to distribute union material? Also, are we permitted to require employees to keep workplace investigations confidential without running...more

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