Employees at a non-union worksite may select a union representative for an OSHA inspections *

USA - May 8 2013
On April 5, 2013, OSHA published a formal Interpretation Letter (dated February 21, 2013) addressing whether, pursuant to OSHA's regulation at 29 C.F…

Co-authors: Paul H. Burmeister.

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Our next U.S. Secretary of Labor – still likely to be Thomas Perez *

USA - May 2 2013
On March 18, 2013, President Obama nominated Thomas E. Perez, a Harvard Law School graduate and current federal prosecutor with a long track record…

Co-authors: Jordan B. Schwartz .

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Cut-resistant gloves in restaurants, delis & grocery stores — not a clear-cut requirement *

USA - March 18 2013
We are asked frequently by employers in the restaurant, delicatessen, and grocery industries whether OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and…

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OSHA FAQ series (FAQ #5: equipping your OSHA inspection team with the right tools) *

USA - February 27 2013
In March of last year, we answered five frequently asked questions related to OSHA inspections. After receiving much positive feedback about that…

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Sixth Circuit redefines employee “exposure” in appeal of an OSHA citation *

USA - February 12 2013
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit closed out 2012 with a decision that dealt a blow to employers defending against alleged violations…

Co-authors: Margaret C. Thering.

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