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Maryland Legislature Passes Partial Ban On Non-Competes Affecting Doctors, Veterinarians, And Other Licensed Health Care Providers

Brown, Goldstein & Levy

Non-compete clauses have been a contentious and ever-developing issue in employment generally, including for physicians and other health care providers.

Why Establish A Fiduciary Committee For Welfare Benefit Plans?

Dickinson Wright PLLC

Many plan sponsors have read about the lawsuit filed against Johnson & Johnson alleging that it breached its fiduciary duties with regard to the prescription drug component of its group health plan..

Washington State: 2024 Spring Legislative Roundup

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

The Washington State Legislature's 2024 legislative session adjourned on March 7, 2024, concluding a busy sixty-day period that saw lawmakers introduce almost 1,200 bills—on education, public safety...

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About California's Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (But Were Afraid To Ask) - Answers To 10 Frequently Asked Questions On California's New Law

Mintz

Beginning July 1, 2024, a new California law (SB 553) will require most California employers to establish workplace violence prevention plans. We answer 10 frequently asked questions about the new law below.

As Temperatures Start To Rise, OSHA Takes Steps To Implement Rules Concerning Heat Illness Prevention

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

For a number of years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has promised a heat injury and illness prevention standard.

Employers Take Note: OSHA Publishes Final "Walkaround" Rules

Foley & Lardner

On April 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule on who is allowed to be present for an OSHA inspection.

Washington State And Seattle Paid Sick And Safe Leave Updates

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

The first quarter of 2024 has brought multiple updates to the State of Washington's and the City of Seattle's respective paid sick leave laws, addressing concerns for commercial...

OSHA's New Walkaround Rule Permits Union Representatives To Join OSHA Compliance Officers In Inspections Of Nonunion Workplaces

Duane Morris LLP

On April 1, 2024, OSHA published its new rule permitting employees to designate third parties, such as union officials, worker advocacy organizations and attorneys, to represent them during OSHA inspections.

OSH Law Primer, Part IV: The General Duty Clause

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

This series of articles is intended to provide the reader with a very high-level overview of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...

Union Intrusion: New OSHA Rule Permits Non-Employee Union Representatives On OSHA Inspection Walkarounds

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

On April 1, 2024, the Federal Register published OSHA's final rule revising its regulations regarding whom employees can authorize to act as their representative(s) to accompany compliance officers during on-site OSHA inspections.

OSHA Issues Final Rule Allowing Employee Third-Party Representatives To Enter Workplace – Including Labor Unions

Proskauer Rose LLP

On March 29, 2024, the Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") released a final rule amending the Occupational Safety...

White House Finalizes AI Risk Management Standards For Federal Agencies, Hinting At Future Guidelines For Private Sector

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) finalized its guidance to federal agencies regarding the risk management steps the federal government must take when using artificial intelligence.

New California Law Hikes Worker Pay In Fast Casual Restaurants

Jackson Lewis

Effective April 1, 2024, a new California law will require employers in the state's fast casual restaurant industry to pay covered non-exempt employees a minimum wage of $20 an hour.

No April Foolin' – OSHA Updates Its Worker Walkaround Representative Regulation

Littler Mendelson

On April 1, 2024, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its final rule clarifying that employees...

Workplace Violence Prevention Program Liability Headed Your Way

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

California employers should be aware of and prepare for the implementation of Senate Bill 553, Occupational Safety...

Employers Face New Area Of Potential Liability In Genetic Information Privacy Claims

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Employers are facing new potential legal risks under the federal Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) and the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act...

Labor Relations, Professional Perspective - "Après Moi, Le Deluge": Big Changes For Labor And Employment Law After Chevron

Littler Mendelson

Modern labor and employment law is basically administrative law. The rules governing minimum wages, overtime, workplace safety, collective bargaining, and more are made mostly by agencies.

Should Job Applicants Be Permitted To Use Artificial Intelligence?

K&L Gates

As employers explore ways to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the bounds of existing and emerging legislation and guidance, and as government agencies, states, and municipalities seek...

Knowing Why You're Burned Out Is Helpful In Understanding How To Correct It (And How To Prevent It In The Future)

Michael Best & Friedrich

Iam familiar with burnout in different ways. In college, I experienced it for the first time toward the end of my second track season.

Risks And Best Practices For GenAI In The Workplace

Nyemaster Goode

Generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, is moving into all facets of life—including the workplace. Employees are using GenAI now. To mitigate GenAI legal risks, employers need to set up...

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