Seyfarth Synopsis: New York requires hospitals and nursing home employers to implement written workplace violence prevention plans, including hazard assessments, training, and incident logging within the year. Health […]
Employers, Beware: Suits Sprout Over Workplace Discussion of Israel-Hamas War
“These are the toughest issues for HR to handle, and so it’s imperative that they be involved on a daily basis, communicating with all impacted employees. You know, […]
The Role of the Expert Witness in Workplace Investigation Cases
I am often asked whether we serve as expert witnesses related to workplace investigation lawsuits. The lawyerly answer I give is, “It depends.” Our office, Oppenheimer Investigations Group, […]
Proposed Laws Target Automated Systems, Workplace Surveillance, and More
Employers that use artificial intelligence — and developers that create AI systems — could be subject to extensive new laws under several bills introduced by federal legislators. While […]
4th Circuit Revives Workplace Retaliation Lawsuit Against Biden’s HHS Secretary
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has revived a workplace-retaliation lawsuit against the Biden administration’s secretary of health and human services. Xavier Becerra, secretary of […]