Workplace Violence

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By James L. Curtis, Meagan Newman, and Kerry Mohan

“When should we as a society paternalistically decide that the participants in these sports and entertainment activities must be protected from themselves – that the risk of significant physical injury is simply too great even for eager and willing participants? And most importantly for this case, who decides that the…
Continue Reading DC Circuit Denies Review of OSHA Citation Against SeaWorld: What Does this Mean for the Circus, Football…or Healthcare Providers?

By Brent I. Clark, Meagan Newman, and Ilana R. Morady

This week we are attending the ABA Occupational Safety and Health Law Meeting in Tucson, Arizona.  The Agency, the Review Commission, and the Solicitor’s Office all have numerous representatives here.  This morning, Tom Galassi, OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP) spoke about key issues in enforcement.  Some of the…
Continue Reading Straight from OSHA’s Mouth: Live from the ABA Occupational Safety and Health Law Meeting

By Brent I. Clark, Meagan Newman, and Anne D. Harris

On January 15, 2014, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a new online resource dedicated to worker safety in hospitals.

The new website contains educational materials relating to prevention of employee injuries, workplace safety assessments, safe patient handling programs, and safety and health management…
Continue Reading OSHA Launches Online Resource for Hospitals

By James L. Curtis, Meagan Newman, and Craig B. Simonsen

In this infographic Seyfarth Shaw illustrates the cost and serious implications of domestic violence for employers.

One in four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Employers should note that many states have provisions under state laws that may apply to employees who are victims of domestic violence.
Continue Reading Domestic Violence: Serious Implications for Employers

Abigail Cahak and Ronald J. Kramer have just put out an important Client Alert that provides an update and a link to the recent Illinois State Police Department guidance on signage required under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act.

The Department press release included a template of an approved sign for use on private property.  Consistent with that Act, the 4…
Continue Reading Illinois State Police Release Sign Required to Prohibit Concealed Carry on Private Property

Mark Lies spoke this week on “Anticipating and Responding to Potential Workplace Violence,” at the 2013 Insurance Loss Control Association Annual Conference, held in Carmel, IN.

The ILCA was formed by fire protection professionals as a means for members to gain continuing education and to exchange ideas on loss control and fire inspection practices. Contact Mark or any member…
Continue Reading Anticipating and Responding to Potential Workplace Violence

Mark A. Lies, II, recently joined talk show host Pamela Hill, on the “Fear is Negotiable: Business Survival Skills 101” online radio network. Mark’s topic was workplace violence and the legal obligations of businesses to protect employees against this hazard.

In this recorded interview Mark explains the laws governing what your business needs to know, and do,…
Continue Reading Domestic Violence and The Workplace: Understanding Your Company’s Duty of Care

By Jeryl L. Olson and Philip L. Comella

After more than 10 years of negotiations with U.S. EPA, industry can claim a victory in exempting from full RCRA regulation, solvent-contaminated industrial wipes used to clean equipment or spills.

The victory comes in the form of a Final Rule issued by EPA on July 22, 2013 which provides an exclusion from …
Continue Reading Victory For Industry – EPA Excludes Most Solvent Contaminated Wipes From RCRA

Our partner, Mark Lies, will join talk show host Pamela Hill, on the “Fear is Negotiable: Business Survival Skills 101” online radio network, on August 13, at 1:00 p.m., CST. Mark’s topic will be workplace violence and the legal obligations of businesses to protect employees against this hazard.

Be sure to watch it if you can.Continue Reading Workplace Violence: An Employer’s Duty of Care in Protecting Employees

By Mark A. Lies II and Craig B. Simonsen

Illinois has just enacted the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, PA 98-63, July 9, 2013. Accordingly, in response to the fact that employees may be carrying weapons, Illinois employers have to ask themselves “are the Company’s policies and procedures up-to-date.”

It will take some time for the State to begin issuing…

Continue Reading Employers – Are Your Policies and Procedures Up-To-Date for the Firearm Concealed Carry Act Just Enacted in Illinois?