OSHA Updates Its Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19
Quick Summary: On July 7, 2021, OSHA issued a trade release revising its National Emphasis Program with updates for interim enforcement on COVID-19. This updated plan replaces the memorandum dated March 12, 2021 and affects OSHA inspections in non-healthcare...
Protecting Construction Workers in Summer Conditions
As summertime approaches, it’s important to ensure your employees will be properly protected at the construction site. After all, summer is often the hottest season of the year, typically accompanied by surging temperatures and increased humidity levels. Such weather...
Negligent Entrustment: Who Drives Company Vehicles and Demos Matters
By: Mat Pope and Paul Elliott Automobile accidents are an expensive liability for companies that rely on the use of vehicles for their business. That risk has increased in recent years, mainly due to distracted driving and a legal concept called negligent entrustment...
Common Employment Practices Claims Arising Out of COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the United States, there has been a massive upheaval of the American workplace. Employers have found themselves drafting and implementing policies and procedures addressing a wide array of issues including remote work,...