July 1, 2020 Update. New York Governor Cuomo has issued new executive orders regarding the permissible size of non-essential gatherings in certain regions, while New York State has […]
Cal/OSHA’s Draft Workplace Violence Standard: What Employers Should Know
By: Ilana Morady Cal/OSHA recently issued a revised draft of its general industry workplace violence prevention standard, offering the clearest indication yet of how the Division intends to build […]
OSHA Issues Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
June 15, 2021 Update. On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) updated its Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the […]
OSHA Updates Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
August 13, 2021 Update. On August 13, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) updated its Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the […]
OSHA Updates Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace to Reflect CDC Mask Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
On August 13, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) updated its Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace (the “Guidance”). Among other […]
Disabled by Association: California Federal Courts Consider Whether FEHA Supports Workplace Accommodations Based on Another Person’s Disability | Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass
In 2025, three federal district courts in California addressed the same open question and reached a similar conclusion: that under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), California […]
CDC Issues COVID-19 Workplace Vaccination Program Guidance
Updated October 20, 2021. On October 15, 2021, the CDC updated its guidance on workplace vaccination programs. The most significant updates are included below. The CDC updated its […]
Preventing Workplace Overdose Deaths — New York and California Plan Narcan (Naloxone) Requirements
Seyfarth Synopsis: California and New York will soon be requiring Narcan in some workplace first aid kits. While Narcan provides a meaningful, prompt, and potentially lifesaving response to […]
EEOC Issues New Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Harassment
On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published its long-awaited Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (the “Guidance”). The Guidance—the first issued by […]
New York Latest State to Institute Workplace Violence Prevention Program Requirements for Hospitals and Nursing Homes
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 […]