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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 -

Employee quits but tries to take it back: Can she do that?

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 9/5/2025

A true story, somewhere. You are Dilbert, the head of Human Resources for a fictional company that is not perfect but still a pretty decent place to work. You have an employee, Dolores, who is more trouble than she’s...more

Beltway Buzz - August 2025 #3

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 9/2/2025

The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

National State Employment Law Update – Changes to Look Out for in the Second Half of 2025

Amundsen Davis LLC on 8/26/2025

As employers keep their eye on compliance, below are some notable employment law changes that will be effective in the coming months. Arkansas - Effective August 4, 2025 - Senate Bill 598 (S.B. 598) requires an employer or...more

[Webinar] How Safety Impacts the Workplace Beyond OSHA: Labor/Employee Relations, W&H, Unfair Competition - August 27th, 10:00 am...

Conn Maciel Carey LLP on 8/13/2025

An employer’s safety program can intersect with numerous aspects of a company’s operations from employment law compliance to labor relations, and beyond. Join our California team as we don both our labor & employment and...more

The U.S. Department of Labor Confirms to Employers That a Little Self-Reflection is a Good Thing

Ice Miller on 8/6/2025

On July 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a news release describing several programs available to employers, unions, and benefit plan administrators designed to strengthen protections for employees, while...more

Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your August 2025 To-Do List

Fisher Phillips on 8/4/2025

Here are the top ten items you should tackle in August, based on the latest workplace law developments and upcoming critical compliance dates...more

Department of Labor Launches New and Expanded Self-Audit Programs Related to Labor Law Compliance

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 8/1/2025

On July 24, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced several self-audit and voluntary compliance programs across six of its agencies aimed at what the agency describes as helping employers, unions, and benefit plan...more

Wave of Deregulation Hits DOL: What Employers Need to Know About the 60+ Rules on the Chopping Block

Fisher Phillips on 7/9/2025

The U.S. Department of Labor just quietly launched one of the most sweeping deregulatory efforts in recent memory, advancing over 60 proposals that could reshape workplace rules across industries. From overtime and minimum...more

Facial Hair, Firefighters, and Free Exercise

Cozen O'Connor on 6/26/2025

A single exception can now unravel your entire workplace safety policy. The Third Circuit's decision on May 30, 2025, in Smith v. Atlantic City, underscores how even minor exceptions to grooming or masking rules can expose...more

President Trump’s Budget Goes To Work Against Enforcement Agencies with Significant Cuts to DOL and NLRB

Ballard Spahr LLP on 6/18/2025

President Trump’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 includes substantial reductions to the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) budget and staff. The proposed discretionary budget is slashed from $13.5 billion to $9...more

Beltway Buzz - June 2025 #3

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 6/16/2025

The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

Employer Considerations During Civil Unrest

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 6/16/2025

Recent protests across major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, have resulted in business disruptions impacting both employers and their employees. The events are a reminder for employers to prepare for emergencies in the...more

U.S. Department of Labor Announces Relaunch & Expansion of Its Opinion Letter Program

Vedder Price on 6/13/2025

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

DOL Reboots Opinion Letter Program to Offer Guidance on Wage and Hour, Workplace Safety, and More

Fisher Phillips on 6/6/2025

The US Department of Labor just relaunched and significantly expanded its opinion letter program, offering employers across five enforcement agencies a direct line to legal interpretations of federal laws on wage and hour,...more

Department of Labor Announces Expansion of Interpretation Letters Initiative

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 6/4/2025

On June 2, 2025, Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling announced a renewed and expanded commitment by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to the issuance of interpretation letters—commonly referred to as opinion letters...more

U.S. Department of Labor Expands Opinion Letter Program

Littler on 6/3/2025

On June 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expanded its opinion letter program, which should provide guidance on areas handled by multiple enforcement agencies within the DOL. Publication of opinion letters is a...more

Beltway Buzz - April 2025

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 4/7/2025

The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

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

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 4/2/2025

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

Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your March To-Do List

Fisher Phillips on 3/3/2025

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially given the rapid pace at which the Trump administration has been moving on initiatives impacting the workplace and beyond. For the latest...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

Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your February To-Do List

Fisher Phillips on 2/3/2025

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially given the rapid pace at which the White House acted in the first days of President Trump’s second term. In order to ensure you stay on...more

State Law Considerations Under a New Administration

Conn Maciel Carey LLP on 1/24/2025

As eyes turned toward Washington this week and what employers anticipate on a range of labor and employment law issues, practitioners are keeping a close eye on how the changing landscape at the federal level may impact state...more

Essential Resources for Employers Navigating Southern California Wildfires

CDF Labor Law LLP on 1/21/2025

At this critical time, CDF wants California employers to know that we are here to support you. To assist, we have put together a list of resources from state, federal, and other key sources to help employers navigate these...more

LA Fires: Employer Considerations in Light of the Disaster

Perkins Coie on 1/20/2025

Companies with California operations affected by the continued devastation of the fires in the Los Angeles area should keep in mind applicable employment laws when responding to this natural disaster....more

[Webinar] Tenth Annual Construction Industry Legal Power Seminar - January 23rd, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CT

Amundsen Davis LLC on 1/9/2025

Join our interdisciplinary panel of Amundsen Davis attorneys for a half-day livestream seminar highlighting the key issues and emerging trends impacting the construction industry. With an eye toward 2025 and beyond, sessions...more

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