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Hot Topic: Nevada Joins Ranks of States Enforcing Onerous New Heat Illness Rules

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Nevada’s sunny and hot summers pose hazards of heat-related illnesses to outdoor workers and non-climate-controlled indoor workers. April 29, 2025 marks a significant milestone for workplace safety in Nevada as the Nevada...more

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Top 7 New Workplace Safety Laws California Has Adopted – and Key Action Steps for Employers

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The California legislature has passed a slew of new workplace safety laws – many of which would change the landscape for California employers. Now that the September 30 deadline for the governor to sign or veto bills has...more

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All the New California Workplace Laws You Need to Know About For 2025

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Now that the California legislative session is essentially over and Governor Newsom has taken action to either approve or veto all the workplace law bills on his desk, employers can take stock on all the new laws that will...more

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Managing extreme heat at work

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Europe is facing a week of extreme temperatures: what are the rules for dealing with a heatwave in the workplace in Germany and beyond? Summer has arrived. Temperatures are rising and this month has seen another heatwave in...more

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OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program Targeting Heat-Related Workplace Illness and Injuries

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As the temperatures rise, so will pressure on employers to monitor and address heat-related concerns in the workplace.  Identifying heat illness and its related risks, including death, as a “top priority” for enforcement,...more

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Washington Becomes Second State to Issue Emergency Heat Standard

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On July 9, 2021, Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries filed an emergency rule to increase protection for employees exposed to extreme heat at work. This includes employees working in agriculture, construction, and...more

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Heat Illness and Back to Work — Summer 2021

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Seyfarth Synopsis: As we approach the heat of the summer season and as employers begin to re-open after months of COVID-19 quarantine, workers may be out of shape, out of practice on workplace safety procedures, and may have...more

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