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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 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 -

Report From Final Day of the 2025 ABA OSHA/MSHA Law Conference

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 3/10/2025

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

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

Cozen O'Connor on 2/14/2025

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

New York City Construction Contractor Group Calls for Mental Health Reforms for Industry

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 10/17/2024

A leading New York City contractor association is spearheading an effort to raise awareness about the importance of mental wellness in the construction industry and seek legislative reform. The Business Trades Employers’...more

Workplace Law Update: 12 Essential Items on Your May To-Do List

Fisher Phillips on 5/6/2024

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. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

Report From Final Day of The 2024 ABA OSHA/MSHA Law Conference

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 3/11/2024

This week we are attending the ABA Occupational Safety and Health Law Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The meeting includes representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Review Commission, the MSHA Review...more

[Webinar] Addressing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace - August 8th, 12:00 pm CT

Amundsen Davis LLC on 7/12/2023

There is an ever increasing awareness of mental health issues in the workplace, especially since mental health issues can lead to hazardous working conditions. But what responsibility does an employer have to address these...more

An Employer Matrix -- Addressing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

Amundsen Davis LLC on 6/29/2023

With the rise of active shooters in workplaces and schools there is an ever increasing concern over workplace violence and related employee mental issues. When addressing these concerns a company is faced with a complicated...more

The Interplay Between Ted Lasso and OSHA

Cozen O'Connor on 4/13/2023

WARNING: Spoiler alert! STOP reading now if you do not want to read spoilers which are used as examples to illustrate points in the blog article. As viewers know, Ted Lasso is a feel good show about an American college...more

Snapshot on Healthcare Industry: April 2022

Fisher Phillips on 4/18/2022

Welcome to our latest Healthcare Snapshot, where we take a quick look at some of the most pressing issues facing employers in the industry. Even though COVID-19 numbers are generally trending in a positive direction,...more

Health Care E-Note - January 2022

Burr & Forman on 1/25/2022

HELPFUL HINTS - The Federal No Surprises Act The Federal No Surprises Act (the “Act”) became fully effective on January 1, 2022. The Act protects enrollees in group and individual market plans (including ERISA plans) and...more

Top 10 Workplace Law Predictions for 2022

Fisher Phillips on 1/4/2022

Workplace law has changed dramatically over the past two years of the pandemic. Unfortunately, 2022 (or is it “2020 too”?) is shaping up to be another year full of new rules and regulations within this volatile area of law....more

EntertainHR: Top 10 Most Viewed Posts of 2021

FordHarrison on 12/29/2021

As 2021 winds down, our EntertainHR blog approaches its seven-year anniversary next month. Therefore, in homage of what not to do in the workplace (based on examples of from television, film, and other popular media) and in...more

[Virtual Employment Seminar] Fear Nothing 2021: Regular Rate of Pay, Remote Workforce Landmines, COVID Litigation & Workplace...

Payne & Fears on 9/24/2021

2021 brought several changes to the workplace, but employers should have less to fear following this Payne & Fears conference. Join us for a full day of seminars on the most pressing employment law topics, transmitted to you...more

2019 Wrap Up: Tis the season to be jolly...and anxious...and depressed - Mental Health and Employment Law now and in 2020

Verrill on 12/19/2019

The last decade has brought with it a significant increase in the number of claims stemming from allegations of discrimination or retaliation as a result of mental health conditions. While we often see an increase in anxiety...more

What’s Your Two Cents? Employment Law In The News

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 9/21/2015

I’ve been vacationing by the shores of Gitche-Gumee this week, so I’m trying to give myself a little blog-cation as well. Here are some entertaining and controversial legal or employment-related developments from the news...more

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