Category: Safety and Regulation Compliance

On January 14, 2025, the Department for Ministry of Justice (“Department”) and the Ministry of Health for Security and Health Administration (“Osha”) published a joint press release that was made aware of the failure of companies (“ndas”.) Hold down potential antitrust crimes. Employers who use NDAs who may hinder whistleblowing can be punished if the… Continue reading Doj and Osha aim on NDAs that undermine the protective laws of whistleblower

When Jason Cerrano worked as a paramedic for the Pattonville Fire Protection District as a paramedic for the Pattonville Fire Protection District, he got an idea that would change his life. “It is not a great hero story,” said Cerrano. “It was just a little smoke that rolled out the eaves, and [the crew] I… Continue reading How the frustration of a Firefighter from Missouri led to a better technology to fight for fires | Kcur

The reaction is Derek Vigstol, consultant for electrical security, E-HazardLouisville, Ky. In cooperation with the partnership for electrical security and Kema laboratories, Osha has recently released guidelines to combat ARC flash dangers to help employers and to raise awareness among employees for common myths. The agency offers an introduction to what an ARC flash is,… Continue reading Bogen flash protection | Security+Health

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Smooth is fast. We all want smooth and fast transactions, and if 2025 receives the increased supply volume we all hope for, it is important to move quickly and optimize closures. The Essentials of a Smooth Transaction, a list I developed after a rocky transaction with a client, follows. 1. Be organized A checklist is… Continue reading Four sailing points for smooth closing | Maynard Nexsen

Trump welcomes new housing regulations and agricultural groups in Oregon This is your agribusiness update from the AG Information Network. ** The farmers in Oregon say that the new rules for the accommodation of agricultural workers are not affordable and could lead to a shortage of labor, while supporters from agricultural workers say that the… Continue reading Trump welcomes new housing regulations and agricultural groups in Oregon

As the Trump Administration focuses its priorities, employers need to be aware of several new, proposed, and potential changes to federal workplace laws, regulations, and enforcement initiatives. Here's a preview of some of the likely changes. Independent Contractor/Joint Employer Classification. After the first Trump administration, the Biden administration returned to a more traditional approach to… Continue reading Adapting to labor laws under Trump

A groundbreaking automated workplace hazard analysis tool developed by Australian researchers promises to transform safety protocols in high-risk industries such as roofing, where fatal injury rates remain well above the national average. Researchers at the University of South Australia have unveiled a “knowledge graph” system designed to predict hazards on construction sites that are traditionally… Continue reading Automating workplace hazard analysis can revolutionize roofing and construction safety

Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (“SB”) 1350, which expands the definition of employment to include some domestic workers who work through agencies. SB 1350 takes effect July 1, 2025. Historically, the definition of “employment” under the California Occupational Safety and Health Act excluded all domestic workers. As a result, these employees were not provided health… Continue reading SB 1350 Expands Cal/OSHA Regulations to Cover Majority of Domestic Domestic Workers | Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

In Royal Canin USA, Inc. v. Wullschleger (No. 23-677)The Supreme Court has settled a court battle over dog food. Normally, when a plaintiff files a complaint that includes claims under state and federal law, the complaint may be transferred to a federal court, and that court will have jurisdiction to decide all claims. But what… Continue reading Supreme Court decides jurisdiction in dog food case