OSHA Pitfalls to Avoid in 2021
On July 1, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeking to clarify and narrow the application of the General Duty Clause, 29 U.S.C. § 654(a)(1), as it...more
The unfortunate uptick in active shooter events has led federal workplace safety officials to focus their sights on employers and whether they should be held responsible for the results of tragic events on their premises....more
Seyfarth Synopsis: In recent decisions—including Secretary of Labor v. Integra Health Management, Inc., No. 13-1124 (OSHRC Mar. 4, 2019)—the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) has upheld violations of...more
Although marijuana is an illegal drug under federal law, a majority of states have now legalized its use in one form or another. Additionally, Canada recently legalized the use of marijuana, and proposals for loosening...more