8ball v. 8ttorney – requiring COVID vaccinations
Can employer mandate COVID-19 vaccinations? My best guess is yes. Two new COVID-19 vaccines are hurtling toward approval by the Food and Drug Administration and.....continue
OR: new OR OSHA rules for ALL WORKPLACES effective 11/16/20
OSHA Oregon has adopted the COVID-19 rules for all workplaces The rules go into effect next Monday, Nov. 16. Click here to view the.....continue
Be your office MacGruber and defusal this election season
How To Handle Unprecedented Workplace Tension This Election Season: A 10-Step Action Plan What a year! 2020 has been full of challenges, both personal and.....continue
Is a pandemic a natural disaster and how would it affect HR?
Is a pandemic a natural disaster and how do they affect human resources? The New Yorker says no they are not the same.....continue
Back to work
Here we go folks, the time you have been anxiously waiting for the last 100 some odd days is here, it’s time to get back.....continue
Coronavirus
Coronavirus – Jaws or Y2K*? For you the employer, for you the HR Director, for you the person in charge of paid leave and benefits and.....continue
Ten steps for employers to consider during the coronavirus outbreak
Ten Steps for Employers To Consider During the Coronavirus Outbreak Employers are asking what measures should be implemented in response to the Coronavirus – COVID-19.....continue
OH: What your workplace can do right now to prepare for COVID-19
What Your Workplace Can Do Right Now to Prepare for COVID-19 As the Ohio Department of Health begins testing for coronavirus, employers.....continue
AZ Prepared for COVID-19
Arizona officials call on citizens, businesses to fend off virus Arizona health officials and the governor reassured citizens and employers on Monday that the risk.....continue
OSHA Duties and Responsibilities
Section 5(a) of the OSH Act states: "The basic duties of employers and employees are that: ..continue
Is sex a part of your workday (and covered by workers' comp)?
Death During Sex on Business Trip Was a “Workplace Accident”?!!! Ah, the French. They have such a … cosmopolitan attitude towards sex. This was on display in.....continue
Introduction to OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (the OSH Act) has been the principal force of change acting to reduce work-related injuries, deaths, and.....continue
Remote worker safety (without holding their shirt)
Safety Considerations for Remote Workers Thanks to technology, working remotely has become a more accessible and more plausible option for employees everywhere. With more companies.....continue
NY Additional workplace protections for victims of domestic violence
New York Expands Workplace Protections For Domestic Violence Victims Governor Andrew Cuomo just signed into effect an amendment to New York law expanding the protections.....continue
OSHA – a simple audit
The following list of questions will provide a snapshot for you to use in determining whether or not you are complying with the safety and.....continue
Measles in the workplace – just the FAQs ma’am
On May 17, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 880 individual cases of measles had been confirmed in 23 states.....continue
The dog days of summer apply to workers too
OSHA’s Guidelines for Employees Working during the “Dog Days of Summer” OSHA initially launched the “Heat Illness Prevention” campaign in 2011 to help educate employers.....continue
12 more steps you can take to reduce workplace violence risks
12-Step Plan To Help Navigate OSHA’s Continued Focus On Workplace Violence Healthcare employees are nearly five times more likely than workers in other fields.....continue
Workplace shootings – 20 can-dos to prevent them
This blog was written by Debra Friedman, contributor to our New York Human Resources Manual, at Cozen O'Connor, which also authors our.....continue
TN: Conceal and carry means post to prohibit or permit
This blog was written by William S. Rutchow at Ogletree Deakins, author of our Model Policies and Forms for Tennessee Employers. Ogletree also authors.....continue
Safety and health tips
When you think about workplace safety, you probably picture injuries and accidents, but in reality, safety means much more than that. The hardest aspect of.....continue
PA: 2020 OSHA & WORKPLACE SAFETY ROUNDTABLE
Safety professionals statewide will gain access to the latest workplace safety and health training resources and guidance at the PA Chamber’s virtual half-day OSHA and.....continue
TN: Recordkeeping Rule: TOSHA Webinar - Sept. 22
Join us for a TOSHA Webinar Training! This training will give you an opportunity to learn in a live, interactive online platform. Hear updates on.....continue
TN: Recordkeeping Rule: TOSHA Webinar - Sept. 17
Join us for a TOSHA Webinar Training! This training will give you an opportunity to learn in a live, interactive online platform. Hear updates on.....continue
Returning to Work Safely: OSHA’s Current COVID-19 Guidance and Other “Hot” Safety and Health Topics
From the start of the COVID-19 pandemic OSHA has been actively publishing various materials to assist employers with addressing issues related COVID-19 in the workplace. .....continue
OSHA Complaints and Wrongful Death Suits: Defending Claims Arising Out of COVID-19 Exposure in the Workplace
Employers face a two-front battle in relation to defending legal claims related to employee exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace. OSHA has already received tens.....continue
OSHA Hour: Best Practices for Handling a COVID-19 Inspection to Minimize Liability
During this pandemic age, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been taking different approaches to inspections,.....continue
OSHA Hour: COVID-19 General Duty Clause Citations—What Can We Expect From Federal OSHA and State Plans?
The six-month time period for the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and most state plans to issue citations for alleged COVID-19-related violations that.....continue
TN: TOSHA basic safety virtual two-day training (Aug 12)
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: • Identify and correct the most often cited violations • Maintain workplace.....continue
TN: TOSHA Basic Safety Virtual Two-Day Training (Aug 11)
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: • Identify and correct the most often cited violations • Maintain workplace.....continue
OSHA Hour: Reporting and Recording COVID-19 Cases—What Is Really Required?
Employers continue to be vexed by the task of determining whether a COVID-19 case must be reported to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.....continue
IA: Workplace and Product Safety Committee Meeting
It is in the best interest of Iowa businesses to have safe workplaces and make safe products. ABI members are nationally recognized for their workplace.....continue
NY: Employment During a Pandemic: Complying with OSHA and the WARN Act in New York
John Ho will be speaking on this webinar about the major requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Workers Adjustment and.....continue
TN: TOSHA Webinar - July 30
Join us for a TOSHA Webinar Training! This training will give you an opportunity to learn in a live, interactive online platform. Hear updates on.....continue
TN: TOSHA Training
Join us for a TOSHA Webinar Training! This training will give you an opportunity to learn in.....continue
OSHA Hour: Face Coverings, Employee Screenings, and Recordkeeping—Assessing OSHA’s Latest COVID-19 Guidance
In this session of our weekly "OSHA Hour" webinar series, the speakers will look at the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) latest guidance.....continue
NY: Coronavirus and OSHA: Reopening Requirements and Recordkeeping
This webinar will discuss recently revised OSHA return-to-work expectations, required hazard assessments, face coverings and other personal protective equipment requirements, changes to how COVID should.....continue
COVID-19 and OSHA—Keeping the Camel's Nose Out From Under the Tent
Amid press reports that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has played a low-profile role during the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal agency is ramping.....continue
Mitigating Safety Risk in a Time of Pandemic - Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Courtesy of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce: What: Secure the Health & Safety of Your Employees! Topics include: - Steps.....continue
OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
Every year from February through April certain employers in certain industries are required to post a record of workplace injuries and illnesses. We’ll cover the.....continue
Alphabet Soup: ADA, FMLA, WC and more
SkarlatosZonarich is partnering with Harristown Enterprises to host a complimentary breakfast series, relating to the following hot Employment Law topics: Ban the Box: Preparing.....continue
SC / Hilton Head Island Safety and Workers' Compensation: What You Should Know
All South Carolina employers, including non-profits, with four or more employees are required to maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage. In this event series, you will.....continue
SC / Anderson Safety and Workers' Compensation: What You Should Know
All South Carolina employers, including non-profits, with four or more employees are required to maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage. In this event series, you will.....continue
SC / Greenville Safety and Workers' Compensation: What You Should Know
All South Carolina employers, including non-profits, with four or more employees are required to maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage. In this event series, you will.....continue
SC / Charleston Safety and Workers' Compensation: What You Should Know
All South Carolina employers, including non-profits, with four or more employees are required to maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage. In this event series, you will.....continue
SC / Columbia Safety and Workers' Compensation: What You Should Know
All South Carolina employers, including non-profits, with four or more employees are required to maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage. In this event series, you will.....continue
SC / Myrtle Beach Safety and Workers' Compensation: What You Should Know
All South Carolina employers, including non-profits, with four or more employees are required to maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage. In this event series, you will.....continue
IL Workplace Violence Prevention Breakfast Briefing & Book Signing
Employers have an obligation to prepare for emergencies and to address known hazards. Increasingly, employers have expressed concerns about whether these obligations extend to preventing workplace violence incidents. .....continue
HR for Safety Professionals: What Every Safety Professional Must Know about Employment Law and HR
Effective safety management is intertwined with “HR” issues. The safety professional works with HR on job descriptions, employee safety orientation and training, supervisor development, safety-related.....continue
2019 OSHA Update
Safety matters. That’s why the Georgia Chamber is proud to host the 2019 OSHA Update. Watch right from your computer to hear from Constangy, Brooks, Smith.....continue
Going Viral: Addressing Infectious Disease Concerns in the Workplace
In the past few years, several infectious disease outbreaks have been in the news, from the Zika epidemic to measles outbreaks, and employers also have.....continue
What Executives Must Know About Safety and OSHA
No major MBA program requires meaningful workplace safety and health instruction in their curriculums, and yet safety-related issues cause headaches for executives and can damage.....continue
Common Misunderstandings About the ADA, HIPAA, OSHA and Employee Medical Information
Employers often worry about mishandling employee medical and health information. Join Fisher Phillips attorneys for a complimentary webinar to discuss the following questions: How.....continue
MO OSHA 10-hour Training Construction Industry
Do you have employees who need OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training? This program is designed for them. Make safety your top priority! ..continue
OSHA Recordkeeping Update
Join Fisher Phillips attorney Ed Foulke for a complimentary webinar dedicated to providing updated information on important topics in workplace safety and employment law. This presentation.....continue
MD – Opioids in the Maryland Workplace
Seminar Join us to discuss strategies Maryland businesses and agencies are using to address opioids. Walk away with tools to assist your business in managing.....continue
OSHA 2016 Update: Increased Penalties, More Reporting and Other Trends
An hrsimple webinar presented by Edwin Foulke Jr. of Fisher & Phillips. This webinar is worth 1 hour of SHRM-CP/SCP and HRCI credit. Topics covered.....continue
Zero Injuries and Best Practices in Workplace Safety
Injuries and illnesses in the workplace are costing businesses billions of dollars and at the same time loss of productivity and profits. This program will.....continue
