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Labor & Employment Law Daily Wrap Up , EXPERT INSIGHTS—Allegheny County Council passes paid parental leave mandate: 10 steps employers can take now , (Oct 27, 2026)
Law Firms Mentioned:Fisher Phillips By Raeann Burgo and Patrick W. Dennison of Fisher Phillips, LLC The 15-member County Council passed the regulation 11-4. Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County, which includes the City of Pittsburgh, will be the first county in the country to require employer-funded paid parental leave at the county level. Alleghe ... By Raeann Burgo and Patrick W. Dennison of Fisher Phillips, LLC The 15-member County Council passed the regulation 11-4.
Allegheny County Council Passes Paid Parental Leave Mandate: 10 Steps Employers Can Take Now
Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County, which includes the City of Pittsburgh, will be the first county in the country to require employer-funded paid parental leave at the county level. Allegheny County Council voted 11-4 yesterday to pass the proposal, which includes the parental leave mandate as well as expanded paid sick leave requirements. County Executive Sara Innamorato is expected to sign the regulation on October 22, with it taking effect one year later.
Frequently Asked Questions for Employers About OSHA (Updated for 2026)
August 26, 2026 Patrick Dennison, J. Micah Dickie, Nicholas Hulse, Todd Logsdon, Travis Vance, Kristin White Fisher Phillips + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Even the most experienced employers are sure to have questions from time to time about the nation’s workplace safety agency – the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). That’s where we come in.
Labor & Employment Law Daily Wrap Up , EXPERT INSIGHTS—A powerful new Chinese AI model just arrived: 6 steps employers should take before employees start using Moonshot’s Kimi K3 , (Jul 22, 2026)
Law Firms Mentioned:Fisher Phillips By Sheila M. Abron, Patrick W. Dennison, and Rick Grimaldi of Fisher Phillips, LLP Depending on how it is accessed, using the Chinese model can implicate confidential business information, customer and employee data, trade secrets, government contracting obligations, existing client commitments, and cybersecurity. Your employees may ... By Sheila M. Abron, Patrick W.
Allegheny County May Become First in PA to Mandate Paid Parental Leave: What Employers Should Know + 5 Steps You Can Take Now
The Allegheny County Health Department’s (ACHD’s) Board of Health voted unanimously on May 13 to advance a sweeping proposed rule that would require every employer in Allegheny County, regardless of size, to provide up to 18 weeks of job-protected and paid parental leave, as well as expand existing paid sick leave requirements.
EXPERT INSIGHTS-10 STEPS MINE OPERATORS SHOULD TAKE AS OVERTIME CLASS/COLLECTIVE ACTIONS SURGE ACROSS THE COUNTRY
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9 Steps Mine Operators Should Take as Overtime Class/Collective Actions Surge Across the Country | JD Supra
In recent months, we have seen a substantial uptick in class and collective actions filed against mine operators on behalf of current and former hourly miners (and other hourly field personnel) alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and various state wage laws. The good news is that there are proactive steps you can take to reduce the chances you face such claims.
EXPERT INSIGHTS-OSHA'S UPDATED SITE-SPECIFIC TARGETING INSPECTION PLAN JUST TOOK EFFECT: THE ANSWERS TO EMPLOYERS' TOP 5 QUESTIONS
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OSHA’s Updated Site-Specific Targeting Inspection Plan Just Took Effect: The Answers to Employers’ Top 5 Questions | JD Supra
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released an updated Instruction implementing a new Site-Specific Targeting inspection plan for non-construction worksites, effective for two years starting on May 20. What do employers need to know about this new OSHA Instruction and what are the answers to your top five questions? 1. What Are Site-Specific Targeting (SST) Inspections?
Frequently Asked Questions for Employers About OSHA (Updated for 2025) | JD Supra
March 12, 2025 Patrick Dennison, J. Micah Dickie, Nicholas Hulse, Todd Logsdon, Travis Vance, Kristin White Fisher Phillips + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Even the most experienced employers are sure to have questions from time to time about the nation’s workplace safety agency – the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). That’s where we come in.
OSHA Inspectors to Use AI-Driven Smart Glasses to Inspect Workplaces: What Employers Should Do to Protect Privacy Rights | JD Supra
A high-tech company just announced that it will expand its deployment of smart glasses equipped with cameras, sensors, and internet connectivity to even more federal safety inspectors in 2025 so they have ability for real-time documentation, augmented reality features, and instant communication with outside personnel. Although details of OSHA’s intended use of the Vuzix M400™ smart glasses are limited, the December 2 announcement raised eyebrows in the employer community.
Frequently Asked Questions for Employers About OSHA (Updated for 2024) | JD Supra
Even the most experienced employers are sure to have questions from time to time about the nation’s workplace safety agency – the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). That’s where we come in. The Fisher Phillips Workplace Safety Practice Group has prepared this comprehensive series of FAQs to answer all of your questions – fully updated to keep up with significant new changes to recordkeeping laws.
Frequently Asked Questions for Employers About OSHA | JD Supra
Even the most experienced employers are sure to have questions from time to time about the nation’s workplace safety agency – the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). That’s where we come in. The Fisher Phillips Workplace Safety Practice Group has prepared this comprehensive series of FAQs to answer all of your questions.
EXPERT INSIGHTS—The 10 Most Common Employer Questions After the CDC Loosens its COVID-19 Guidance
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The 10 Most Common Employer Questions After the CDC Loosens its COVID-19 Guidance | JD Supra
August 12, 2022 Alex Castro, Patrick Dennison, Samantha Monsees Fisher Phillips + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: The nation’s federal health authorities marked the next chapter of the pandemic yesterday by significantly loosening many COVID-19 recommendations – including dropping the “six-foot” social distancing rule – thereby lightening employers’ burden to manage the virus.
EXPERT INSIGHTS—Monkeypox: What, if anything, should employers do?
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SHARE THIS PAGE NEWSLETTERS CONTACT US SUBMIT CONTENT ADVERTISING Monkeypox: What, If Anything, Should Employers Do? By Patrick W. Dennison and Aymara Ledezma Sunday, 7th August 2022 The World Health Organization (WHO) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported increased cases of monkeypox since May in Europe and North America – where the disease is not regularly found – with more than 23,000 confirmed cases worldwide and 5,800 in the United States.
Monkeypox: What, If Anything, Should Employers Do? | JD Supra
Given the recent trauma many employers experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, proactive employers are wondering what, if anything, they need to do about the monkeypox virus, which was recently declared a global health emergency.
Supreme Court’s EPA Decision May Spell Trouble for Other Agencies: An Employer’s Perspective | JD Supra
Given the consequential nature of many of the issues decided by the Supreme Court this year, employers can be forgiven for overlooking the Supreme Court’s June 30 opinion in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, a 6-3 decision that significantly limited the broad power the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) attempted to exercise.
Supreme Court Set to Resolve Vaccine ETS and Healthcare Mandate: What Employers Should Do Until Decision is Reached | JD Supra
The nation’s highest Court has announced it will step in and rule whether the Biden administration’s aggressive workplace vaccine strategy – including a mandate-or-test rule for larger employers and a strict mandate for certain healthcare organizations – should be temporarily blocked or are permitted to move forward as planned.
Federal Appeals Court Reinstates OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate-or-Test ETS: An Employers’ 5-Step Compliance Plan | JD Supra
In one of the more shocking developments in a year full of surprises, a federal appeals court breathed new life into the Biden administration’s mandate-or-test emergency vaccine rule with a stunning Friday afternoon decision. A three-judge panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals – which had been widely expected to keep the ETS on ice pending resolution of the many legal challenges against it – overturned the stay blocking the rule from taking effect. The upshot?
Comprehensive FAQs for Employers on the OSHA Vaccine Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) | JD Supra
Federal workplace safety officials just released the mandate-or-test workplace vaccine emergency rule, and employers are sure to have questions. The Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will require all covered employers with 100 or more employees to either mandate their workforce receive the vaccination against COVID-19 or test them weekly to ensure they are not infected.
How to Handle Confidentiality and Privacy Concerns Related to Collecting COVID-19 Vaccine Information : 4Hoteliers
Here are some important points to keep in mind when tracking, collecting, or disclosing an employee’s vaccination status in certain circumstances. With the exception of a few jurisdictions that limit your ability to pose vaccine inquiries or seek proof of vaccination, employers are permitted to ask for an employee’s vaccination status or proof of vaccination under federal and state law.
How Employers Can Handle Confidentiality and Privacy Concerns Related to Collecting COVID-19 Vaccine Information | JD Supra
With many current COVID-19 safety protocols dependent on vaccination status, verification and vaccine mandates continue to raise unique confidentiality and privacy considerations for employers. Here are some important points to keep in mind when tracking, collecting, or disclosing an employee’s vaccination status in certain circumstances.
Same Old Situation for Employers? Top 10 Takeaways as OSHA Updates COVID-19 Workplace Guidance | JD Supra
In response to the surge of delta variant cases across the country, federal workplace safety officials just issued updated guidance to help employers and workers identify current COVID-19 risks for unvaccinated or otherwise at-risk workers – making many employers feel like they are in the same ol’ situation they were in just a few months ago.
What Employers Need to Know About the Emergency Use Status of the COVID-19 Vaccines | JD Supra
Although the COVID-19 vaccines are expected to receive full FDA approval – perhaps as soon as later this month – an increasing number of businesses are not waiting for full authorization and are pressing forward to require their workers or patrons to get inoculated to battle the recent surge and get employees back to work.
CDC Reverses Course and Recommends Fully Vaccinated Individuals in “Substantial” and “High” Transmission Areas Continue to Wear Masks | JD Supra
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced yesterday that the agency now recommends that people in areas with “substantial” and “high” COVID-19 transmission should wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status. This announcement reverses the CDC’s May 13 guidance that vaccinated people do not have to wear masks in non-healthcare settings.
The Use of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies in Ransomware Attacks: Why Employers Should Care | JD Supra
As ransomware attacks continue to become more of a concern for employers of all sizes, an increasing number of hackers are demanding cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin in exchange for ending their attack. The recent ransomware attacks of Colonial Pipeline Co. and other corporations have shown us that Bitcoin and a familiarity with how to readily access the digital currency may be increasingly important for the modern employer.
3 Ways That Blockchain Can Help the Healthcare Industry Focus More on Patient Care and Less on Administrative Headaches | JD Supra
The healthcare industry has unique data management needs as it deals with patient information that is sensitive, personal, and confidential. However, this data is often stored and spread across different facilities and providers, which can result in tedious and inefficient processes – especially when this data needs to be accessed in an emergency. Blockchain technology is thus ideal to solve these challenges.
OSHA Provides New COVID-19 Workplace Guidance: The 10 Things Employers Need to Know | JD Supra
On the same day the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the long-anticipated Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) applicable to healthcare employers, the agency also issued updated Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace applicable to all other workplace settings. Generally, OSHA aimed its June 10 guidance at “unvaccinated or otherwise at-risk” employees to help employers identify COVID-19 exposure risks and to prevent exposure and infection.
Employers Now Have 2 Clear Options to Provide Vaccine Incentives Thanks to New EEOC Guidance | JD Supra
The EEOC kicked off the unofficial start of summer with a bang by clearing the way for employers to offer their employees incentives to get the COVID-19 vaccine in new guidance released on the eve of the Memorial Day weekend.
Employers May Be Able To Scrap Mask Mandates For Fully Vaccinated Workers: A 7-Step Blueprint to Overcome Risks and Hurdles | JD Supra
The announcement yesterday from the CDC that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any non-healthcare setting was a welcome relief for all Americans and a hopeful sign that we have turned a significant corner with the COVID-19 pandemic. But the announcement included an important caveat – that the guidance did not overrule federal law, workplace guidance, local business restrictions, or state, local, or other similar regulations.
Does Recording An Employee’s COVID-19 Case on Your OSHA 300 Log Mean They Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits? A 4-Step Roadmap for Employers | JD Supra
The COVID-19 pandemic has created many unique workplace safety issues for employers. One of the most challenging developments has been whether an employee’s COVID-19 case should go on your OSHA 300 logs pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) recordability guidance for employees’ cases of the virus and the impact of recording such an illness.
Vaccine Incentive Help is on the Way: EEOC Announces Upcoming Employer Guidance | JD Supra
Heeding calls from a consortium of over 40 business groups, the EEOC announced yesterday that it would soon provide guidance to employers across the country on workplace incentives and the COVID-19 vaccine.
Higher Education Decides Whether To Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine For Next School Year: What Should Your Institution Consider? | JD Supra
As colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education grapple with how best to return to campus with some sense of pre-pandemic “normalcy” for the 2021-2022 academic year, the issue of whether to require students receive the COVID-19 vaccine is at the forefront. On March 25, the Queen’s College, Rutgers University announced that, with limited exceptions, all students planning to attend in-person for the Fall 2021 semester must show proof of vaccination.
What Employers Need To Know About Biden’s American Rescue Plan | JD Supra
After several weeks of tense negotiations and legislative twists and turns, President Biden’s latest COVID-19 stimulus package – the American Rescue Plan – has been passed by Congress and will become law once the president signs it into effect this Friday. The measure provides $1.9 trillion in economic relief, with many of the specific items directly affecting employers. What do businesses need to know about this finalized legislation? What Is Not Included In The American Rescue Plan?
House Passes American Rescue Plan; Next Stop, The Senate | JD Supra
In the early morning hours of Saturday, February 27, the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Biden’s $1.9 trillion latest COVID-19 stimulus bill, containing a slew of employment-related initiatives that could have long-term impacts on American workplaces.
The Widespread Availability Of COVID-19 Vaccines May Be Here Sooner Than You Think: A 10-Step Action Plan For Employers | JD Supra
With over 40 million Americans having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Anthony Fauci recently declared that he expects the availability of vaccinations to significantly increase – predicting an “open season” on vaccine doses by as early as April.
The Realities Of Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination For Unionized Employees | JD Supra
The Food and Drug Administration has now approved two different mRNA COVID-19 vaccines ( and Pfizer) under the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to be distributed in the U.S. for use in persons 18 years of age and older. As the availability of the vaccine becomes more widespread, unionized businesses are now grappling with how best to protect the workplace while navigating the legal minefield regulating unilateral changes to working conditions.
OSHA’s Latest Site-Specific Targeting Inspection Plan: What Employers Need To Know | JD Supra
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released a new Instruction implementing a new Site-Specific Targeting inspection plan for non-construction worksites. What do employers need to know about this new guidance issued on December 14? Background: What Are Site-Specific Targeting (SST) Inspections?
Biden’s Proposed COVID-19 Economic Rescue Plan Would Lead To Dramatic Workplace Changes | JD Supra
President-elect Biden has unveiled an ambitious legislative package that would serve to not only provide a third wave of economic stimulus relief to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic but also transform the American workplace.
What Employers Need To Know About Latest Federal COVID-19 Stimulus Package | JD Supra
Federal lawmakers agreed to a second round of stimulus legislation late last night, sending a nearly 6,000-page bill to President Trump for his expected signature. The proposal allocates $900 billion in economic relief to businesses and workers across the country. Of the many provisions tucked within the mammoth bill are several key provisions of interest to employers.
Top 7 Things You Need To Know As EEOC Says Employers May Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines | JD Supra
Employers now have clarification that they will be able mandate the COVID-19 vaccine among their workers in certain circumstances without running afoul of key federal anti-discrimination laws, according to updated guidance issued Wednesday by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
The Top 9 Things Employers Need To Know About Cal/OSHA’s New Emergency COVID-19 Standard | JD Supra
The Cal/OSHA Standards Board just adopted an emergency standard related to COVID-19 prevention in the workplace, imposing some significant requirements on California employers. Most notably, the new rule finalized yesterday provides that employees excluded from work for having or being exposed to COVID-19 must continue to be paid while they are off work. Employers do not have a lot of time to comply with the new mandates.
New SBA Questionnaire Raises Stakes For Businesses That Borrowed Over $2 Million In PPP Loans | JD Supra
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released loan necessity questionnaires that lenders must issue to over 50,000 borrowers that received $2 million or more in funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) – and the questions indicate that borrowers may face a higher hurdle than originally anticipated when it comes to forgiveness.
Does Trump’s COVID-19 Case Need To Be Reported To OSHA? What Employers Can Learn From President’s Illness | JD Supra
President Donald Trump’s recent hospitalization at the Walter Reed Medical Center has captured the American public’s attention, especially given the potential implications with the election less than a month away.
Does Trump's COVID-19 Case Need To Be Reported To OSHA?
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CDC Now Discourages Test-Based Strategy And Modifies Symptom-Based Strategy | JD Supra
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just changed its guidance for discontinuing transmission-based precautions and disposition of patients with COVID-19 for both healthcare and non-healthcare settings. Generally, the updated guidance reflects a better understanding of transmission and those most at risk for severe illness.
What Employers Need To Know About Pennsylvania’s Broad-Sweeping Face Covering Mandate | JD Supra
Pennsylvania’s Department of Health just issued an order mandating the use of face coverings in the Commonwealth. The July 1 order — which was likley prompted by a sharp rise in new reported COVID-19 cases following Pennsylvania’s efforts to re-open the region — is a departure from previous orders regarding face coverings in that it requires the use of face coverings outdoors and in public places rather than just businesses. What do employers need to know about this development?
California Bill Proposes New COVID-19 Reporting Requirements for Employers | JD Supra
On June 29, 2020, California introduced a bill that would require employers within 24 hours to notify their employees, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, and the State Department of Public Health, of any employee exposure to COVID-19 “that the employer knew of or should have reasonably have known of.” An employer’s failure to adhere to the proposed notification requirements would be a misdemeanor carrying a $10,000 fine.
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