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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -
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U.S. Department of Labor Announces Relaunch & Expansion of Its Opinion Letter Program

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On June 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the relaunching and expansion of its opinion letter program (Program). The Program is designed to help the public understand their compliance obligations through...more

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OSHA in 2025: Key Updates and What Employers Should Know

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Workplace safety initiatives continue to evolve amid the shifting political landscape and regulatory priorities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) remains a central player in ensuring worker protection,...more

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Fed OSHA Heat Illness Rulemaking – Next Steps for Employers Heat Illness Prevention Rulemaking Coalition

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We are providing an update on federal OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention rulemaking and hopefully starting a meaningful dialogue with the employer community about potential next steps for this controversial rulemaking. Conn...more

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Biden’s OSHA Pushes Heat Illness Prevention Rule Close to the Finish Line - UPDATED 4/14/25

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On January 14, 2025, just six days before the transition from the Biden Administration to the second Trump Administration, OSHA closed the books on collecting public comments about the agency’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...more

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Anticipated Regulatory Changes with OSHA

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With President Donald Trump now in his second term, several changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are anticipated based on his previous administration’s approach, current policy signals, and the...more

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The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 3, March 2025

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Welcome to our third issue of The Site Report for 2025! In this edition, we address new case law impacting contract provisions in South Carolina, construction-related pricing and tariffs, the new administration's effect on...more

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What to Expect on the Safety Front from the New Administration

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In mid-February, Trump nominated Wayne Palmer to lead the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and David Keeling to lead the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). While these nominees have been...more

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Biden-Era OSHA Regulations Will Be Reassessed by New Trump Administration

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Two workplace safety regulations advanced under the Biden administration will be reviewed by the Trump team at the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (“OSHA”), and could be rolled back in...more

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Biden Antitrust Teams' Reminders for Employers. Will Trump 2.0 Care?

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In the closing days of the Biden administration, antitrust law enforcers issued cautions to employers about conduct that could draw criminal charges against them. One is the use of restrictive non-disclosure agreements that...more

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Biden’s OSHA Pushes Heat Illness Prevention Rule Close to the Finish Line

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On January 14, 2025, just six days before the transition from the Biden Administration to the second Trump Administration, OSHA closed the books on collecting public comments on the agency’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...more

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[Webinar] OSHA’s 2024 Year In-Review and Lookahead to OSHA Under a Second Trump Administration - January 28th, 1:00 pm ET

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The ball has dropped, the confetti has been swept out of Times Square, and 2024 is in the books. It’s time to take a look back and take stock of what we learned from and about OSHA over the past four years of the Biden/Harris...more

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OSHA Issues New COVID-19 Rules, but Limits Them to Healthcare

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Last week the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued its long-expected new rules relating to COVID-19 in the workplace. Although some welcomed formal rules on COVID-19, many were surprised to see the...more

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100 Days of the Biden Administration, Part II: Key Labor and Employment Policy Developments

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In its first 100 days in office, the Biden administration has advanced its policy priorities, many of which have involved repealing the policy accomplishments of the previous presidential administration. The Biden...more

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The Biden Administration: Expected Changes At The Department Of Labor

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On March 22, 2021, former two-term Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor in a 68-29 Senate vote. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) supported Walsh’s nomination as Secretary of Labor due in...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Biden Time: Busy First Week!

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He's not letting the grass grow under his feet. NOTE FROM ROBIN: When President Trump took office in 2016, I had a series of "Trumpdates," in which I provided regular updates on appointments and other actions he was taking...more

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What Employers Can Expect From The Biden Administration, Part 2

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Predictions from our attorneys in the practice areas that affect employers. NOTE FROM ROBIN: The following went out as a legal bulletin on Thursday. I'm reproducing it here for those of you who do not subscribe to our...more

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November 2020: The Top 16 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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New Administration Will Bring Big Changes to the Department of Labor

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will see significant changes under a Biden administration. However, the nature and the degree of those changes will depend heavily on how Biden fills senior roles not only at DOL but also in...more

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