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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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Workplace Violence: Why Employers Can’t Afford to Ignore the Warning Signs

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When employers think about workplace safety, the conversation often begins and ends with OSHA inspections or slip-and-fall prevention. But in today’s world, the most urgent threat to your workforce isn’t on the floor. It’s in...more

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Workplace Violence: Are You Taking Required Steps to Protect Your Employees?

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April marks Workplace Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to emphasizing the risks of workplace violence and necessary steps for prevention. This month serves as a crucial opportunity for employers to reassess their...more

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April Is Workplace Violence Awareness Month: Navigating the Latest in Workplace Violence Prevention

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Every April, organizations across the United States recognize Workplace Violence Awareness Month, an important time to highlight the risks of workplace violence and the steps necessary to prevent it. It is also an opportunity...more

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New York Amends the Retail Worker Safety Act

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After enacting the Retail Worker Safety Act (the Act) just last year, New York lawmakers passed a bill to amend the Act, which Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed into law...more

Cozen O'Connor

From the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre to Modern Workplace Safety: Protecting Your Team

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Besides sending flowers or a card to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, we like to remind our employer clients that a good way to show some love to your employees is by taking steps to protect them from workplace violence....more

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HR ‘Don’ts’ Inspired by Netflix’s Tiger King

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In the midst of our pandemic-induced self-isolation and, in many cases, mandatory shelter-in-place orders, some of you have probably used this time to better yourselves. Perhaps you’ve tried out some new recipes or began an...more

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OSHA Issues Pertaining to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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The current Coronavirus Pandemic (“COVID-19”) presents many complex situations for employers and their respective workforces. While management is trying to navigate the maze of wage and hour issues, FMLA and ADA leave, remote...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Special Bulletin: Guidance to Employers for Responding to the Coronavirus

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- With the WHO having declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, companies should take reasonable precautions to protect themselves and their personnel. - Below are some suggested practices United...more

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CDC, OSHA Issue Guidance on Dealing with Coronavirus in the Workplace

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Both the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have published interim guidance for employers on planning for and protecting their workplaces from exposure...more

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What Employers Need to Know about Coronavirus

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Although there have only been a handful of confirmed cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV or the “coronavirus”) within the United States so far, employers are nevertheless well-advised to take affirmative steps to...more

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Coronavirus and influenza: Key issues for employers

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While the coronavirus warrants and continues to receive careful attention, experts warn that the flu may be far more deadly in 2020. February marks the peak of flu season. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control...more

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Cal/OSHA Guidance on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Cal/OSHA has issued guidance on protecting workers from exposure to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV or Coronavirus)....more

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Employers Should be Prepared to Deal with Coronavirus

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With the worldwide cases of coronavirus tripling in the past week, and the eleventh case confirmed in the United States, U.S. employers are examining what necessary precautions should be taken to control and prevent the...more

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Responding to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus: Guidance for US Employers

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The outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has created a number of questions and compliance challenges for employers in the United States as well as across the globe. This is a fluid and rapidly changing...more

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Coronavirus Outbreak Causes Employers to Consider Precautionary Steps

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The recent outbreak of the Coronavirus in Wuhan, China, which has spread to the United States with new cases being reported every day, has the global community on high alert. The Coronavirus is an upper-respiratory disease...more

Cozen O'Connor

Severe Flu Season Creates HR Challenges

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With the outbreak of the corona virus dominating headlines, it is a great time to dust off the company policy on dealing with flu season and infectious diseases, generally, in the workplace.  Contagious diseases are...more

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Recent OSHA Decisions Clarify Employer Obligations To Protect Against Workplace Violence

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Following all-too-frequent news reports, employers ask what the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has said about workplace violence. Recent OSHA citations have begun to provide guidance as to the steps that...more

Butler Snow LLP

Managing Contagious Diseases In the Workplace

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We’re in the middle of flu season. The flu and other communicable diseases present a number of challenges for employers. What’s your duty to prevent the spread of contagious diseases in your workplace? Can you require an...more

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