In 1970, when Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act into law, an estimated 14,000 workers were killed on the job every year. Fifty years later, that number is down to 5,333, but how to keep the workplace safe remains a paramount concern, and not...
New York has passed an expansive law to legalize recreational cannabis (a.k.a. marijuana). The law called the Marihuana Regulation and Tax Act includes strong employment protections for off-duty use, effective immediately. Here is what New York employers should know...
The remote workplace is here to stay, but its role may change. As the pandemic shifts, organizations may be planning a combination of remote and on-site working. In a hybrid model, some employees work on-site, while some employees work from home. This article...
OSHA’s new COVID-19 guidance is advisory in nature and creates no new legal obligations. However, one of President Biden’s first acts after being sworn in was to sign an Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety that directs OSHA to increase enforcement...
If you’re going back to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have some questions and concerns. This article compiles guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help keep you informed on how to return to work safely during COVID-19. 3...