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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 -

Understanding the Limits of Employer Liability Under North Carolina’s Woodson Exception

Cranfill Sumner LLP on 7/2/2025

The exclusivity provision of the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”) normally prevents an employee from suing his employer in civil court for work injuries. The employee is normally relegated to filing a...more

Connecticut Expands Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries for All Employees

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 6/6/2023

On June 5, 2023, Substitute Bill No. 913 was enacted as Public Act (PA) No. 23-35, “An Act Expanding Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries for All Employees.”...more

[Webinar] Top 10 Employment Issues for California Employers Dealing with Remote Workers - July 29th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

CDF Labor Law LLP on 7/15/2021

COVID-19 ushered in a new paradigm of remote working. Although some companies had already embraced a remote workforce or some semblance of one, this work model is new for many employers. Most employers are still grappling...more

[Webinar] CLE Institute - The New Rules of the Workplace: The Latest Occupational Health and Safety Regulations Concerning Working...

Williams Mullen on 9/17/2020

In this strange new world, employers must navigate how to bring employees back safely to the office and keep them healthy once they are there. This program will cover best practices including complying with OSHA as well as...more

Returning to Work: COVID-19, Workers' Compensation, and Employee/Consultant Waivers

White & Case LLP on 8/11/2020

As states allow businesses to reopen and employers begin returning to the workplace, questions arise regarding the potential liability of employers if employees and consultants contract COVID-19 in the workplace—which might...more

COVID-19: FAQs on Federal Labor and Employment Laws

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 3/9/2020

The recent spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States has caused employers to be increasingly concerned and uncertain regarding the future of their workforces. Below are some answers to frequently asked...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

Kentucky's New Workers' Comp Law Encourages Drug Testing

Fisher Phillips on 10/16/2018

House Bill 2 (“HB2”) was signed into law by Governor Matt Bevin and became effective in July 2018. Through HB2, the legislature enacted significant changes to multiple provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act. One of the...more

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