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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -
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OSH Law Primer, Part III: The Duty to Comply With Standards

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

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Day 2: Application of Florida’s Vaccine Mandate Law

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As we relayed in our prior ASAP, Governor DeSantis signed HB-1B into law on November 18, potentially affecting all Florida employers and certainly causing many to reconsider any policies already adopted relating in any way to...more

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Florida Legislation Restricting Workplace Vaccine Mandates — What Florida Employers Need to Know

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Following a special legislative session requested by the Governor to address COVID-19 related matters, on November 18, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation aimed at dismantling COVID-19 vaccine mandates imposed by...more

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[Webinar] Vexed by the Vax: Understanding the Current State of Vaccine Science and Vaccine Laws - November 17th, 12:00 pm - 1:00...

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As the number of discussions on returning to the office in a post-pandemic world increases, so does the number of questions about vaccine expectations. On November 4th, OSHA released the much anticipated Emergency Temporary...more

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OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard: It’s Out!

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that concerns vaccine mandates and large private employers early Thursday, November 4th....more

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The New York HERO Act: What Employers Need to Know

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Echoing his mantra of building back better, on May 5, 2021, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act), which mandates extensive new workplace health and safety...more

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What’s That Smell? An Examination of Legal Developments Related to Formaldehyde Products

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Is that formaldehyde you smell in your newly floored sunroom? Hopefully, it is not. Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling chemical used in construction and household products, such as cabinets, furniture,...more

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