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‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Leaves AI Regulation to States and Localities … For Now

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law—a budget reconciliation bill enacting several signature policies of the President’s second-term agenda.  Left on the cutting-room floor, however,...more

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Trump Budget Plan Proposes Big Cuts to OSHA, Lowering Head Count and Limiting Enforcement Capabilities

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The Trump Administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal includes big cuts for OSHA. The Fiscal Year 2026 Congressional Budget Justification is available...more

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Nominee for OSHA Chief David Keeling Testifies Before Senate Committee, Outlines Workplace Safety Priorities and Workplace...

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On Thursday, June 5, 2025, OSHA Nominee David Keeling testified that he plans to adopt a more cooperative, proactive approach and pursue a new workplace violence regulation....more

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Artificial Intelligence for the Safety Professional – Benefits, Risks, and Legal Implications

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming all aspects of the work environment, including the workplace safety sector. As your organization strives to minimize workplace accidents, improve safety protocols, and...more

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AI Under Watch: New Developments in New York and California Push Businesses Toward AI Transparency and Compliance

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AI is reshaping the workplace, and two of the nation’s most influential states – California and New York – are making sure businesses take accountability. California’s Attorney General issued sweeping advisories on Monday...more

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How to Choose a Whistleblowing Hotline Provider

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If you’ve made the decision to implement an internal reporting system (or  whistleblowing hotline), you might be wondering what to do next. ...more

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Ontario, Canada: Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 Receives Royal Assent

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On October 28, 2024, Ontario’s Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (Bill 190), received Royal Assent. Among other things, Bill 190 amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), Occupational Health and Safety...more

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Psychedelics and Marijuana on the Ballot: How Should Employers Prepare for Potential Legalization?

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Voters in several states will decide whether marijuana or, in one case, psychedelic substances should be legal in the upcoming November 5, 2024 general election. Employers should keep their eyes on these ballot measures and...more

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Society of Lloyd’s Acts to Toughen Byelaws for #MeToo Era

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#MeToo is on the eve of a new chapter in the United Kingdom. Non-financial misconduct has been high on both the regulatory and political agenda in 2024. Originally published in www.compliancemonitor.com and www.i-law.com...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

No. 2 of 10 Things Every Employer Should Know About OSHA: Be Present in Manager Interviews

We all know that OSHA has the right to interview folks as part of an investigation. Whether a company representative and the company attorney can also attend an interview depends on who is being interviewed....more

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EEOC Issues Final Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has finalized its regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), which went into effect last summer. After issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in August...more

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EEOC Scorecard: How Did The Commission Stack Up in FY 2023?

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released its 2023 Annual Performance Report and a new dashboard highlighting resolved cases. Compared to the prior fiscal year, the EEOC contacted substantially...more

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No April Foolin’ – OSHA Updates its Worker Walkaround Representative Regulation

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On April 1, 2024, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its final rule clarifying that employees may designate a non-employee third party as their representative during an OSHA inspection. ...more

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Developing a Global Data Protection Framework for Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

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As employment-related artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools proliferate, multinational employers feel increasing pressure to deploy AI across their global offices.  These tools can provide great value and efficiency across the...more

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Workplace Reform Rolls on… Again

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The Federal Labor Government (Government) has completed its third tranche of workplace relations reform with the recent passage through Federal Parliament of its Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill...more

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Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) Cannabis – State Emphasis Program

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The State of  Michigan’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) Cannabis – State Emphasis Program (SEP) (August 28, 2023) was established to address safety and health hazards associated with...more

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Massachusetts AG Announces $1.3M in Citations Against Local Company for Wage Violations

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Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Andrea Campbell recently announced a number of citations against Quick Temp., Inc. (the company), its owner, and its manager, for alleged wage, sick time, and records violations....more

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More Than Just Loopholes: Significant Changes Proposed Under the Federal Government's Third Tranche of Labour Law Reforms

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The Federal Government recently introduced the latest in a series of workplace reforms into Federal Parliament. The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (the Bill), proposes further amendments to the...more

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New California Fast Food Worker Law Would Raise the Minimum Wage, Establish a “Fast Food Council,” and No Longer Fund the...

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For years, California has led the way in the fast food industry, with several prominent brands having their origins in the Golden State.  More recently, California has shown innovation in the ways that the employment of fast...more

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Illinois AG Settles Investigation Into Company’s Payment Practices for $950K

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On July 6, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a $950,000 settlement concerning the Illinois Wage Payments and Collection Act, marking the conclusion of an investigation into GrapeTree Medical Staffing...more

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Prove It or Lose It: New York City Cracks Down on AI Hiring Software

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Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) programs have gained notoriety by injecting ease into otherwise burdensome and difficult daily tasks. However, as with most innovative advancements, AI has also drawn concern from skeptics...more

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The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 5, May 2023

US Lawmakers Call to Modernize OSHA as Hundreds Die on the Job Each Day - “Reintroduced federal legislation pushes to expand Osha coverage in 24 states not currently covered by the act.” Why this is important: On...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Informed Board - Spring 2023

Changing CEOs is one of the most critical decisions any board faces. In this issue of The Informed Board, we offer tips on how to avoid the mistakes we most often see. We also explain the problems companies could face if the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Novità in ambito whistleblowing nel contesto lavorativo privato

In data 15 marzo 2023 è stato pubblicato in Gazzetta Ufficiale il decreto legislativo 10 marzo 2023, n. 24, recane “attuazione della Direttiva (UE) 2019/1937 del Parlamento europeo e del Consiglio, del 23 ottobre 2019,...more

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OSHA Outlines Enforcement Priorities for 2023

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Senior Department of Labor officials recently outlined the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) enforcement priorities at an American Bar Association conference regarding occupational safety....more

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