OSHA has issued a new Fact Sheet for Combustible Dust Explosion Hazards.

In the article, "Not So Fast," featured in Biz New Orleans, Jaklyn Wrigley discusses why you should rethink restricting recording devices in the workplace, in light of HIPAA concerns.

In the article, "Employment Specialist Offers Advice to Managers," featured in the Pipeline & Gas Journal, Partner Steven Roppolo offers advice to manager regarding important decisions...

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) litigation increased by 8.7% year-over-year, with 4,163 claims filed through October 2019.

In the article, "Five Steps Employers Should Take to Prevent Workplace Violence," featured in Crain's Cleveland Business...

In today's workforce, many companies are increasing their use of independent contractors, subcontractors and temporary workers.

Under the Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) significantly increased its worksite enforcement actions against employers during 2018.

The Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act, which became law in June 2019, amended the Kentucky Civil Rights Act by requiring companies with operations in the state to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy

In the article, "Law Changes Oregon Beer Employers Need to Know," featured in Oregon Beer Growler magazine, Attorney Chris Morehead examines five of the biggest employment law developments...

Courts across the U.S. are issuing conflicting rulings on whether employees who are morbidly obese are protected disability under the ADA.

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits public places, like restaurants and retail stores, from discriminating against disabled persons with the goods and services they offer

Attorney Rob Ratton provides an overview of the Gig Economy and highlights some of the challenges currently facing Gig companies.

The new law – set to take effect on September 29 – also includes other pay equity provisions that will require you to immediately adjust your hiring practices.

Starting January 2020, New Jersey employers will no longer be allowed to ask prospective employees about their salary history

OSHA has proposed to delay the compliance date of the electronic recordkeeping portion of the new recordkeeping regulation, known as "Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses"...

OSHA has provided notice, in the context of an on-going federal lawsuit, (National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Dougherty, N.D. Tex., No. 16-2568, 4/27/17), that it has rescinded the interpretation...

In the article, "Paid Sick Leave Laws Challenging for Retail Employers," featured on Chain Store Age, Associate Megan Walker discusses Paid Sick Leave laws spreading across several states and cities.

President Trump has vowed to protect U.S. workers and jobs and it is clear that one way he plans to achieve this goal is by policing immigration compliance.

In June 2019, an auto parts representative shot and killed his director and parts manager in California, before shooting and killing himself, after the dealership terminated his employment.

Until just last year, it was common for public sector collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to require employees who elected not to belong to a union