Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

New and Updated

• Type:

  Legal Timetable

  OSHA Extends Compliance Dates for Revised Hazard Communication Standard

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  HR and Workplace Safety: Colorado

  Updated to reflect forthcoming amendments to the heat illness prevention rules for agricultural employers.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Employee Discipline: New Hampshire

  Updated to reflect retaliation protections for military spouses, effective January 1, 2026.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  HR and Workplace Safety: District of Columbia

  Updated to reflect permanent amendments to the Distracted Driving Act, effective December 6, 2025. 

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  HR and Workplace Safety: Oklahoma

  Updated to reflect amendments to the state law regarding the use of mobile devices while driving, effective November 1, 2025.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  HR and Workplace Safety: Rhode Island

  Updated to reflect amendments to the state's distracted driving laws, effective July 2, 2025.

• Type:

  Legal Timetable

  Kentucky Implements Emergency Rule on Reporting Injuries and Illnesses

• Type:

  Legal Timetable

  Kentucky Adopts Federal Requirements for Third-Party Representatives During Safety Inspections

• Type:

  Training

  Workers' Compensation - Supervisor Training

  The Workers' Compensation supervisor training, which provides an overview of workers' compensation law and best practices, has been enhanced to improve the content and appearance of the PowerPoint presentation.

• Date:

  January 9, 2025

  Type:

  News

  The Cost of Breaking Federal Employment Laws Is Going Up About 3%

  Civil money penalties under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) and other laws enforced by the US Department of Labor (DOL) are increasing by 2.6%, starting January 15.