United States: Health & Safety

When cybersecurity threats originate from within an organization, employers face unique challenges in conducting investigations while balancing legal obligations, employee privacy, and operational security. This discussion explores the warning signs of insider threats, the coordination required between legal, HR, IT, and forensic teams, and the critical post-investigation considerations including disciplinary actions and compensation structures that can help prevent future incidents.

The final rules provide guidance on how employers must administer the new 32-hour bank of immediately available unpaid protected time off.

A federal appeals court has ruled that OSHA overstepped its authority by mandating employers record mental health conditions like PTSD on workplace injury logs. The decision arose from a case involving a refinery worker diagnosed with PTSD after responding to a catastrophic explosion, raising fundamental questions about the scope of workplace safety recordkeeping requirements.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings unprecedented tourism to eleven U.S. host cities, hospitality workers face mounting pressures from severe staffing shortages, increased workloads, and heightened vulnerability to wage violations including illegal tip pooling and rest break infractions. Labor unions across multiple cities are leveraging this high-stakes moment to push for stronger workplace protections, fair wages, and improved benefits, with several locations threatening strikes if contract negotiations fai

The roofing industry faces a uniquely complex employment law landscape shaped by field-based workforces and overlapping regulatory pressures. From OSHA compliance and workers' compensation to immigration enforcement and wage-hour audits, roofing contractors navigate legal challenges that few other industries encounter simultaneously. Understanding these intersecting compliance requirements and knowing when to seek specialized legal counsel can mean the difference between proactive risk management and costly

The Fourth Circuit vacated class certification in a wage-and-hour lawsuit against Anheuser-Busch, finding that plaintiffs' claims about unpaid pre- and post-shift work masked substantial workplace variability.

OSHA has scheduled informal public hearings for over 20 proposed rules as part of its deregulatory efforts, with most focusing on respiratory protection requirements for various chemical substances. The hearings, beginning August 19, 2026, will address proposed changes to standards including walking-working surfaces, medical evaluation requirements for respirators, and safety color-code markings across multiple industries.

On May 21, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-6-26 (the Order), directing several state departments and agencies to prepare California’s workforce, small businesses and communities...

Immigration and Customs Enforcement workplace visits are becoming an increasing concern for employers across the United States. Understanding the legal boundaries of ICE authority, knowing when agents can access non-public areas, and having a crisis management protocol in place can make the difference between a chaotic encounter and a controlled response. This guidance explores the critical steps employers should take now to prepare their organizations for potential ICE workplace enforcement actions.