Category Archives: Workplace Safety

The Regulation of Employers’ Workplace Violence Prevention Programs Under OSHA’s General Duty Clause

By Gillian Egan and Mark A. Linscott on March 15, 2019 Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures, Workplace Safety

Last week, Gillian had the distinct pleasure of attending the ABA Occupational Safety and Health Law Meeting in sunny and beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico. The meeting included more than a dozen presentations and panels on workplace safety put on by management and union lawyers, OSHRC Commissioners, the Solicitor of Labor’s office, safety professionals, administrative … Continue Reading

Zika Virus and the Workplace: What Employers Should Know

By Katharine Parker and Laura Fant on August 22, 2016 Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures, Workplace Safety

News that the Zika virus has reached the United States may be prompting employers to think more closely about employee safety and what steps should be taken to address disease prevention and management in the workplace. What Is Zika? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Zika is a virus that is … Continue Reading