More of the same: what to expect from OSHA in 2013 (and beyond) *

USA - March 1 2013
Continuing the trend observed during President Obama's first term, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will likely continue its…

Co-authors: Aaron R. Gelb, Jonathan A. Wexler, Sadina Montani .

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HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule: highlights for business associates *

USA - February 22 2013
The omnibus final rule, published on January 25, 2013, finalizes changes to the privacy, security and enforcement rules promulgated under the Health…

Co-authors: Christopher T. Collins, Erin K. L. Norby, Caitlin C. Podbielski, Paul Coyle, Michael A. Chabraja.

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Making the grade: employers face increased scrutiny of pre-employment testing programs *

USA - April 24 2012
Employers frustrated with the poor training or skill level of new employees, employee turnover and the increased number and cost of workers’ compensation claims may turn toward pre-employment tests to assess a potential employee before hiring the individual.

Co-authors: Thomas G. Abram, Patrick W. Spangler.

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Seventh Circuit announces a new standard for retaliatory discharge claims brought under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act *

USA - October 27 2010
Workers' compensation-related absences pose a number of challenges for employers, including declining production, staffi ng shortages and employee morale problems.

Co-authors: Aaron R. Gelb, Christopher T. Collins.

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Health care reform act requires breaks for nursing mothers *

USA - April 14 2010
Buried in the recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is a provision requiring employers to provide "a reasonable break time" for nursing mothers to express breast milk.

Co-authors: Amy L. Bess, Neal Korval, Thomas G. Hancuch.

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