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As we discussed in a previous post (linked here), many employers have recordkeeping and other annual compliance obligations under Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations. Employers have a February 1, 2025, deadline to complete, certify and post a Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (i.e., OSHA Form 300-A) that occurred last year. The summary must remain posted through April 30, 2025.Continue Reading Reminder: Approaching Deadline to Post Last Year’s Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses

Recognizing that healthcare providers often play a key role in the reasonable accommodation process, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued guidance on December 18, 2024, explaining how healthcare providers can help patients obtain an accommodation under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”).  The guidance, “Helping Patients Deal with Pregnancy – and Childbirth – related Limitations and Restrictions at Work Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act,” outlines ways providers can inform their patients about the PWFA, suggest appropriate potential accommodations, and provide effective supporting medical documentation.Continue Reading EEOC Issues PWFA Guidance for Healthcare Providers

The recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the emergence of ChatGPT have opened up new possibilities for employers to enhance efficiency and reduce human error. But with these advances comes potential risk.  Acknowledging the advent of the use of AI in the workplace, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) launched its Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Fairness Initiative in late 2021.  On May 18, 2023, the EEOC released a technical assistance document addressing the use of AI by employers when making employment decisions such as hiring, promotion, and firing. Continue Reading Possible Bias in AI Selectivity?  EEOC Issues Guidance on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Selection Procedures

May 11, 2023 marked the end of the two federal COVID-19 Emergency Orders.  To address the announced end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Orders, on May 15, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued key updates to its COVID-19 technical assistance, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.”Continue Reading New EEOC COVID-19 Updates

New York State has released updated sexual harassment prevention materials for employers, which now include information related to gender identity, bystander intervention, remote work, and new methods of reporting harassment.  Following the release of a proposed “Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Policy” on January 12, 2023, and a subsequent notice and comment period, the New York Department of Labor released its final updated Sexual Harassment Model Policy (the “Model Policy”) for employers on April 11, 2023.  Employers may adopt the new Model Policy, or they may write their own policy, provided that such policy complies with minimum standards outlined in New York Labor Law section 201-g.Continue Reading New York State Releases Its Finalized Updated Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy