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OSHA Retaliation Claims Under Section 11(c): A Legal and Practical Guide for Employers

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Employers across the U.S. must follow not only the workplace safety rules set out in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the “OSH Act”), but also its anti-retaliation protections — some of the strongest yet often...more

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“Regulate AI Outcomes, Not AI Tools.” Congressman Shares Vision for AI Regulation + 5 Tips for Employers

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Speaking at last week’s FP AI Conference, Congressman Jay Obernolte set out to debunk two misconceptions about artificial intelligence. The first is that AI is largely unregulated. The second is that we need to pass myriad...more

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OSHA Proposes Rule to Limit General Duty Clause Enforcement for Inherently Risky Professional Activities

On July 1, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeking to clarify and narrow the application of the General Duty Clause, 29 U.S.C. § 654(a)(1), as it...more

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New York Releases FAQs, Model Training, and Model Policy for Retail Workplace Violence Prevention Law

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A workplace violence prevention law passed by the New York State legislature in June 2024, signed into law by the Governor in September 2024, and amended in February 2025 is set to take effect in part on June 2, 2025. On May...more

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Brazilian Ministry of Labor and Employment Postpones Effective Date of NR1 Amendments

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On May 15, following the release of a recent legal update regarding the recent amendments to Regulatory Standard No. 1 (NR 1), the Ministry of Labor and Employment published Ordinance MTE No. 765/2025, which directly impacts...more

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Navigating New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act

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Last year, the New York Retail Worker Safety Act was signed into law. The Act will take effect on June 2, after which New York-based retail employers will be faced with new internal policy and training requirements for...more

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Changes to NR1: Educational and Informative Inspections Until May 2026

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Recent amendments to Regulatory Standard No. 1 ("NR1") of the Brazilian Ministry of Labor and Employment have significantly impacted the landscape of business practices and Occupational Health and Safety ("OHS")....more

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Employment Law Update: The First Summer For Maryland’s New Heat Stress Regulations

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This summer will be the first for which Maryland employers will need to ensure compliance with the newly established heat management regulations issued by Maryland’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MOSHA),...more

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Workplace Violence: Are You Taking Required Steps to Protect Your Employees?

April marks Workplace Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to emphasizing the risks of workplace violence and necessary steps for prevention. This month serves as a crucial opportunity for employers to reassess their...more

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The Heat Is On – New Mexico Proposes Heat Illness Prevention Rule

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The New Mexico Environment Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau has proposed a Heat Illness and Injury Prevention (HIIP) rule with a contemplated effective date of July 1, 2025. If adopted, the HIIP rule will...more

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Virginia Governor Youngkin Vetoes Workplace Violence Prevention Bill, HB 1919

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As previously reported, on March 7, 2025, the Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 1919 (HB 1919), which would have required large employers—those with 100 or more employees—to implement workplace violence prevention...more

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Virginia Moves Toward Stronger Workplace Violence Prevention Laws with HB 1919

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Workplace safety is becoming a legislative priority across the country, and Virginia is poised to join the movement. On March 7, 2025, the Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 1919 (HB 1919), which would require...more

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Amendments to New York's Retail Worker Safety Act Employers Must Prepare for

On February 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to the Retail Worker Safety Act. In a prior blog post, we discussed the Retail Worker Safety Act and its implications on New York retail employers....more

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New York Amends the Retail Worker Safety Act

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After enacting the Retail Worker Safety Act (the Act) just last year, New York lawmakers passed a bill to amend the Act, which Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed into law...more

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Implementing NY’s Retail Worker Safety Act: A New Amendment Means Changes for Employers of All Sizes

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Under the recent amendment to the New York Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA), retail employers have until June 2, 2025, to implement workplace violence prevention programs. Along with modifying the effective date, the amendment...more

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New York Extends Deadline for the Retail Worker Safety Act

New York employers have been preparing their workplace violence prevention policies and training programs in anticipation of the New York Retail Worker Safety Act’s (the Act) March 4, 2025, effective date. However, just 18...more

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New York Proposes Chapter Amendment to Retail Worker Safety Act, Including Sweeping Changes to the Panic Button Requirement

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As of February 4, 2025, the New York Senate and Assembly approved a Chapter amendment to the Retail Worker Safety Act (the “Act”), a law that has drawn much attention and caused consternation among employers, legal...more

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California Sunsets Majority of Non-Emergency Workplace COVID-19 Requirements

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When the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”) non-emergency COVID-19 prevention regulations took effect on February 3, 2023, they did so with a future sunset date of February 3, 2025, unless...more

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New York Set to Amend Law Addressing Retail Employee Workplace Violence Prevention

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A workplace violence prevention law passed by the New York State legislature in June 2024 and signed into law by the Governor in September 2024 with certain provisions set to take effect in March 2025 has been amended....more

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Immediate Assessment of Aviation Safety (Trump EO Tracker)

Summary - Order an immediate return to merit-based recruitment, hiring, and promotion, elevating safety and ability as the paramount standard.  Also ordering the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the...more

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Preventing Risks, Protecting Workers: New Safety Regulation Explained

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A new regulation on the prevention of occupational risks for a safe and healthy work environment comes into force in Chile on 1 February 2025. This new regulation updates the responsibilities of employers, focusing on the...more

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The Best Practices for Pre-Employment Drug Testing

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Pre-employment drug testing can feel overwhelming for many employers. What are the rules? Do certain drugs matter more? What doesn’t matter at all? What can you let slide?...more

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Workplace Violence in Health Care: Dissecting the Legal Landscape and Implications for Employers – Diagnosing Health Care

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Workplace violence in health care settings is on the rise, capturing the attention of both state and federal lawmakers. As awareness grows, so too does legal scrutiny and the push for new regulations and enforcement. In...more

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What Workplace Violence Law Means for Texas Healthcare

Violence in the workplace is something all employers prohibit and try to prevent. Healthcare employers have a tougher time, because the violence often comes from patients. How do you best protect workers while still...more

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Don’t Mess with Texas Nurses: Texas Healthcare Facilities Must Adopt Workplace Violence Prevention Plans by September 1, 2024

Texas has now joined states like California in creating statutory protections against workplace violence against healthcare workers. Senate Bill 240, now Chapter 331 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, requires healthcare...more

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