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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

In the case of catastrophic accidents, including fatalities or accidents resulting in multiple serious injuries, special care must be taken when it comes to the designation of company representatives. The OSH Act prohibits retaliation or discrimination against an employee participating in an OSHA inspection, including OSHA interviews.

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Walking a Tightrope: EEOC Guidance to Avoid Negligent Hiring by Construction Companies

Best Practices Construction Law

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ( EEOC ) issued its long-awaited Enforcement Guidance regarding employers’ use of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions. The victim must prove the employer knew the employee was unfit for the job and verify the victim’s injury was foreseeable (see Phipps v.