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SUMMARY:Drug Testing in the Workplace – Employers’ Rights and Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Daniel C. Deacon\, Emily Toler Scott\, and Andrea O. Chavez \nEmployers striving to provide safe\, compliant\, and productive workplaces face no shortage of challenges when it comes to testing employees for potential drug use. The federal government is rescheduling marijuana and banning certain hemp products\, state laws about marijuana and employees’ privacy continue to evolve\, and opioid use remains prevalent. Drug testing employees is often prudent or even necessary\, but it is anything but straightforward. Getting it wrong can lead to claims of retaliation\, disability discrimination\, breach of privacy\, state law violations\, and complaints to federal and/or state agencies. \nDrug use in the workplace can also create safety and health risks to employees and customers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) have different safety and health standards that may be implicated by testing employees\, and the agencies often investigate retaliation complaints made by employees who are disciplined after positive tests. Employers need to understand their compliance obligations and how to use drug tests to promote safety. And if an accident occurs\, a drug test can be a crucial tool during any investigation or enforcement action. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn: \n\nWhen and whether drug testing employees is permitted\nTips for designing and administering a drug testing program\nHow to minimize legal risks associated with drug tests\nHow to navigate various state laws regarding recreational and/or medical marijuana\nOSHA and MSHA implications of drug testing\n\nThis program has been approved by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program has been approved for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83553445176?pwd=Ebk0Wu5Ic6SzoPLuhpN2yGlWfJXtF8.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/drug-testing-in-the-workplace-employers-rights-and-responsibilities/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/drug-testing-in-the-workplace-employers-rights-and-responsibilities/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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SUMMARY:Drug Testing in the Workplace – Employers’ Rights and Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Daniel C. Deacon\, Emily Toler Scott\, and Andrea O. Chavez \nEmployers striving to provide safe\, compliant\, and productive workplaces face no shortage of challenges when it comes to testing employees for potential drug use. The federal government is rescheduling marijuana and banning certain hemp products\, state laws about marijuana and employees’ privacy continue to evolve\, and opioid use remains prevalent. Drug testing employees is often prudent or even necessary\, but it is anything but straightforward. Getting it wrong can lead to claims of retaliation\, disability discrimination\, breach of privacy\, state law violations\, and complaints to federal and/or state agencies. \nDrug use in the workplace can also create safety and health risks to employees and customers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) have different safety and health standards that may be implicated by testing employees\, and the agencies often investigate retaliation complaints made by employees who are disciplined after positive tests. Employers need to understand their compliance obligations and how to use drug tests to promote safety. And if an accident occurs\, a drug test can be a crucial tool during any investigation or enforcement action. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn: \n\nWhen and whether drug testing employees is permitted\nTips for designing and administering a drug testing program\nHow to minimize legal risks associated with drug tests\nHow to navigate various state laws regarding recreational and/or medical marijuana\nOSHA and MSHA implications of drug testing\n\nThis program has been approved by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program has been approved for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83553445176?pwd=Ebk0Wu5Ic6SzoPLuhpN2yGlWfJXtF8.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/drug-testing-in-the-workplace-employers-rights-and-responsibilities-osha/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/drug-testing-in-the-workplace-employers-rights-and-responsibilities-osha/
CATEGORIES:OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T173014Z
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SUMMARY:Cal/OSHA Mid-Year Update 2026
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel Conn\, Megan Shaked\, and Andrea Chavez \n\n\n\n\nWhether you are a regular on our webinar series or attend select sessions\, join us for our annual mid-year update for an overview of the latest updates from Cal/OSHA. In this webinar\, we will cover the status of agency staffing\, rulemaking efforts\, enforcement goals\, and other agency priorities impacting employers. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn about: \n\nCal/OSHA rulemaking efforts\, including informal rulemaking working through the advisory committee process as well as formal rulemaking that is ongoing or anticipated in the coming year\nCal/OSHA enforcement priorities and goals\, including updates on enforcement regarding workplace violence prevention\, Bureau of Investigation\, and more\nKey insights from Conn Maciel Carey’s participation at Standards Board\, Appeals Board\, and Advisory Committee meetings\n\nThe request for 1.00 General California Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit is pending approval.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83613909740?pwd=F1bUf9c85ZnvHh7VabGfMxwEwnXUfw.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/cal-osha-mid-year-update-2026/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/cal-osha-mid-year-update-2026/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T163754Z
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SUMMARY:AI in the Workplace: Managing Algorithms & Bias Audits to Maximize Benefits and Reduce Legal Risk
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Megan S. Shaked and Darius Rohani-Shukla \n\n\nAI tools now screen applicants\, rank candidates\, schedule shifts\, and flag performance\, putting algorithmic decision-making at the center of employment decisions. This session explains how to vet and monitor these tools\, including key due-diligence steps and practical vendor strategies. We’ll also provide updates on AI regulation across the country and help you issue-spot additional legal risks as new laws take effect. We’ll also demystify bias audits\, what they are\, how to test for disparate impact on protected groups\, and how to document and act on results so audits are meaningful\, defensible\, and aligned with emerging standards. \nThis program has been approved by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program has been approved for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89428644979?pwd=To870YrCCwk3KKdd0QkB65nkzaXym4.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/ai-in-the-workplace-managing-algorithms-bias-audits-to-maximize-benefits-and-reduce-legal-risk/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/ai-in-the-workplace-managing-algorithms-bias-audits-to-maximize-benefits-and-reduce-legal-risk/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T150000
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CREATED:20260123T213838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T170440Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding OSHA’s Approach to Ergonomics
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel L. Conn\, Daniel C. Deacon\, and Anthony M. Casaletta \n\n\nWhile OSHA lacks a specific ergonomics standard\, it enforces workplace safety under the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act)\, requiring employers to maintain workplaces free from recognized serious hazards\, including musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risks. OSHA also uses National Emphasis Programs (NEPs)—such as the Warehousing & Distribution NEP—to target high-risk industries\, incorporate ergonomics into inspections\, and issue citations or hazard alerts when hazards are identified. \nIn this webinar\, CMC attorneys will walk you through the most common ergonomic risks—repetitive motion\, awkward lifting\, twisting\, bending\, and heavy material handling—and share insights from real-world investigations. You’ll learn how to identify potential hazards\, navigate OSHA ergonomics inspections\, and implement strategies to manage compliance while minimizing legal exposure.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81673505871?pwd=WThvtwjLJ33kEFPz0tt32YRTHbOfvO.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/understanding-oshas-approach-to-ergonomics/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/understanding-oshas-approach-to-ergonomics/
CATEGORIES:OSHA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624
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SUMMARY:Southeast Workplace Safety (OSHA & MSHA) and Labor & Employment Law Summit in Atlanta\, GA
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE EVENT\nConn Maciel Carey LLP’s Southeast Workplace Safety (OSHA & MSHA)and Labor & Employment Law Summit is an in-person program conducted by attorneys in CMC’s national OSHA & Workplace Safety\, MSHA & Mine Safety\, and Labor & Employment Practice Groups\, to update Southeast employers on important developments involving workplace safety and health and employment law issues across the Region. \nLogistics & Accreditation\n​The Summit will take place at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center in Atlanta\, Georgia\, on Tuesday\, June 23\, 2026. The event will include networking\, panel sessions\, and open forums to collaborate with the CMC team and fellow attendees. Meals and program materials are included with registration. \nRegister below!
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/southeast-workplace-safety-osha-msha-and-labor-employment-law-summit/
LOCATION:Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center\, 2450 Galleria Pkwy SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summit
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SUMMARY:When Safety Impacts Litigation Beyond Cal/OSHA
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel Conn\, Megan Shaked\, and Andrea Chavez \n\n\nWorkplace safety and health matters can touch on litigation beyond an investigation and enforcement action by Cal/OSHA. A single workplace safety incident can implicate numerous laws\, from privacy rights\, anti-discrimination protections\, general liability\, accommodations issues\, workers’ compensation matters\, third-party litigation\, and more. Employers who can identify these issues at an early stage are in the best position to get the support and resources they need to best manage throughout the life of a matter. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn about: \n\nThe intersection of safety and health with numerous topics and how OSHA counsel can assist.\nThe OSHA implications when injured employees file Serious & Willful claims in their workers compensation matters\nThe impact of third-party litigation related to health and safety matters\nWhen other members of your organization may need a seat at the table beyond the usual players\nChallenges and best practices for responding when these varied topics intersect\n\nThe request for 1.00 General California Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit is pending approval.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82855575526?pwd=KvcmeAz5JL7S2fpZO654GrY6L3VzPY.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/when-safety-impacts-litigation-beyond-cal-osha/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/when-safety-impacts-litigation-beyond-cal-osha/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260319T170217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T170258Z
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SUMMARY:OSHA’s Proactive Enforcement Playbook: Are You Ready for an Emphasis Program Inspection?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eric J. Conn\, Aaron R. Gelb\, and Hema Steele \nEmployers expect OSHA to show up after reporting a serious incident or when employees complain about certain types of hazards\, but the agency has been focused now\, more than ever it seems\, on proactive enforcement methods. \nAs part of this strategy\, OSHA launched a series of new National Emphasis Programs (“NEP”) targeting heat illness\, silica\, and the warehousing industry during the Biden Administration\, while also announcing a number of new Regional and Local Emphasis Programs (“REP” and “LEP”) across the country. To the surprise of many observers\, Trump’s OSHA renewed the Amputations NEP for another 5 years\, while also extending the Heat Illness NEP for another year. While it remains to be seen if any emphasis programs will be rescinded by OSHA’s new leadership\, covered employers should take note because their establishments can be selected for an inspection under these programs even if they have an exemplary safety record\, have not been subjected to any complaints\, and have not recently reported a serious incident. Understanding these enforcement priorities is vital for companies to better prepare for potential regulatory inspections. \nAdditionally\, the enforcement directives created by OSHA for these programs contain blueprints for how OSHA plans and conducts inspections of covered employers\, so there is no excuse not to be prepared for the inevitable knock on the door. This will be an informed discussion about what covered employers can expect if selected for an emphasis program inspection and what can be done now to prepare. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn: \n\nThe various types of emphasis programs used by OSHA.\nThe differences between emphasis program inspections and incident/complaint inspections.\nHow emphasis programs have been modified and strategies for successful outcomes.\nOur personal experiences regarding inspections conducted under key emphasis programs.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87297709125?pwd=TeUjtAaTJJz0dQpJKwbiLa6RY7oZmu.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/oshas-proactive-enforcement-playbook-are-you-ready-for-an-emphasis-program-inspection/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/oshas-proactive-enforcement-playbook-are-you-ready-for-an-emphasis-program-inspection/
CATEGORIES:OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T110000
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CREATED:20260319T172234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T172234Z
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SUMMARY:At the Crossroads: Legal Overview and Best Practices for Managing the Intersection of Labor\, Employment\, and Safety
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel Conn\, Megan Shaked\, Kimberly Cole\, and Andrea Chavez \nAn employer’s safety program can often touch on employment and labor law issues. Join our California team as we don both our labor & employment and safety hats and unpack the most common ways safety impacts the workplace beyond OSHA compliance. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn about: \n\nAn overview of California wage and hour laws and the impact such requirements can have on a safety program\, for example\, requirements for rest breaks and heat illness prevention breaks\, and restrictions on certain productivity requirements\nHow to balance the requirements to enforce your safety program with best practices for managing performance and discipline in line with California employment laws\nBest practices for handling complaints and investigations in light of common protections against discrimination\, harassment\, retaliation\, and whistleblowing\nWhen to consider the National Labor Relations Act\, even in a non-union workplace\nWhen to get various players involved\, including safety and health\, human resources\, legal\, etc.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83905018840?pwd=whK30IMXOenuB7cvKrzWMLEuVWoLeS.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/at-the-crossroads-legal-overview-and-best-practices-for-managing-the-intersection-of-labor-employment-and-safety/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/at-the-crossroads-legal-overview-and-best-practices-for-managing-the-intersection-of-labor-employment-and-safety/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260123T164805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T163921Z
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SUMMARY:Political Speech in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Aaron R. Gelb and Letitia Silas \n\n\nIn today’s highly polarized political climate\, political speech is increasingly present in the workplace – through employee conversations\, social media activity\, and interactions with customers. Employers must carefully navigate these issues while maintaining a respectful work environment and complying with a complex web of federal\, state\, and local laws. \nThis webinar will provide practical guidance on managing political expression in the workplace while minimizing legal risk. It will also address when political speech may be protected\, when employers may lawfully impose limits\, and strategies for handling common workplace scenarios in a manner that supports compliance. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn about: \n\nIdentifying when employee political speech may be protected under federal\, state\, and local laws\, including the NLRA\nDistinguishing between lawful employer restrictions and actions that may trigger discrimination\, retaliation\, or labor law liability\nEvaluating common workplace scenarios involving political expression (social media activity\, workplace communications\, and dress or appearance issues)\nBest practices for drafting\, implementing\, and enforcing workplace policies related to political speech\nEffective response strategies for managing complaints and conflicts arising from political expression\n\nThis program has been approved by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program has been approved for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83378312300?pwd=Elb5ajEv9rbIxybT6utRXIEzHaJh0b.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/political-speech-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/political-speech-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260123T165132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T164201Z
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SUMMARY:Clash of the Workplace Titans: When Safety Requirements Conflict with Disability-Related Accommodations
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jordan B. Schwartz and Hema Steele \n\n\nWhen faced with a request for a disability-related accommodation\, employers often focus on the legitimacy of the request or the feasible accommodations that will meet the employee’s need and ensure compliance with the ADA. And when faced with a safety concern\, employers focus on how to keep employees safe and remain OSHA-compliant without adversely affecting operations. But what happens when these two worlds collide? What if the accommodation impinges on the employer’s safe work practices or safety policies or OSHA requirements?In this webinar\, participants will learn how to address the complicated situation of when a request for accommodation clashes with safety requirements. \nThis program has been approved by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program has been approved for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87507825854?pwd=Pv7ap8Y5K19j9CRyApn55P8LaCFLKf.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/clash-of-the-workplace-titans-when-safety-requirements-conflict-with-disability-related-accommodations/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/clash-of-the-workplace-titans-when-safety-requirements-conflict-with-disability-related-accommodations/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T170607Z
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SUMMARY:Clash of the Workplace Titans: When Safety Requirements Conflict with Disability-Related Accommodations
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jordan B. Schwartz and Hema Steele \n\n\nWhen faced with a request for a disability-related accommodation\, employers often focus on the legitimacy of the request or the feasible accommodations that will meet the employee’s need and ensure compliance with the ADA. And when faced with a safety concern\, employers focus on how to keep employees safe and remain OSHA-compliant without adversely affecting operations. But what happens when these two worlds collide? What if the accommodation impinges on the employer’s safe work practices or safety policies or OSHA requirements?In this webinar\, participants will learn how to address the complicated situation of when a request for accommodation clashes with safety requirements. \nThis program has been approved by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program has been approved for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87507825854?pwd=Pv7ap8Y5K19j9CRyApn55P8LaCFLKf.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/clash-of-the-workplace-titans-when-safety-requirements-conflict-with-disability-related-accommodations-osha/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/clash-of-the-workplace-titans-when-safety-requirements-conflict-with-disability-related-accommodations-osha/
CATEGORIES:OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260204T150032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T173427Z
UID:10000129-1786618800-1786622400@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Review of Division Procedures a Year After Audit
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, the California State Auditor released Report 2024-115\, highlighting critical challenges within the Cal/OSHA\, including staffing shortages\, inconsistent inspections and investigations\, inadequate documentation\, weak abatement verification\, and limited use of technology.\n\n\nIn response\, Cal/OSHA has been actively implementing comprehensive reforms\, many of which should be fully implemented in 2026. This webinar will explore these changes\, their timelines\, and practical implications for employers. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn about: \n\nCal/OSHA Policy and Procedure updates (including C-1A\, C-1B\, C-2\, C-7A\, C-20\, C-36\, C-45\, C-170)\, addressing:\n\nOn-site inspection decision-making and documentation\nLetter investigations\nAccident investigations\nIIPP evaluations\nEmployee interview standards\nInternal evidence reviews during inspections\nAbatement verification requirements\nFine assessment and penalty documentation\n\n\nOther Cal/OSHA reforms and operational changes\, including:\n\nCollaboration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) on recurring case file audits\nEfforts to address chronic staffing vacancies\nDevelopment and rollout of an electronic case management system\nImplementation of an online complaint submission tool\n\n\nThe Bureau of Investigations’ (BOI) development of a comprehensive Investigative Policy and Procedure Manual\, governing case review\, investigative standards\, and referrals to prosecutors\n\nThe request for 1.00 General California Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit is pending approval.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85354360544?pwd=RVz7Fl0bhvZiQ4mYV9aDFa90dsnPhp.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/review-of-division-procedures-a-year-after-audit/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/review-of-division-procedures-a-year-after-audit/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260204T153629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T173902Z
UID:10000131-1789462800-1789466400@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies and an Overview of the Ever-Growing Legal Landscape (Cal/OSHA Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel L. Conn\, Rachel L. Graeber\, and Scott Hecker \n\n\n\n\nWorkplace violence has been a focus for both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) for several years\, as it continues to be one of the leading causes of occupational injuries in the country. While OSHA has no specific standard for workplace violence\, the OSH Act’s General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized serious hazards\, and OSHA has instituted enforcement actions under its General Duty Clause after incidents of workplace violence. OSHA has also initiated a rulemaking to address workplace violence in specific industries. \nCalifornia has taken the lead in implementing the first workplace violence rule in the country for general industry\, requiring nearly all California employers (unless they fall under one of the limited exemptions) to establish\, implement\, and maintain an “effective” written workplace violence prevention plan\, investigate every workplace violence incident (broadly defined)\, create and maintain violent incident logs\, conduct annual employee and supervisor training\, and abide by additional recordkeeping requirements. Numerous state laws also govern workplace violence in specific industries\, such as retail\, hospitality\, and healthcare.  Most recently\, New York implemented the New York Retail Worker Safety Act which likely reflects the start of a trend in workplace violence prevention laws nationwide. \nAdditionally\, the EEOC has prioritized ways to effectively prevent and address workplace violence\, particularly in workplace harassment. Furthermore\, outside of OSHA\, state legislation\, and the EEOC\, employers can be held liable for workplace violence through other claims such as negligent hiring and supervision. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn: \n\nWhat constitutes workplace violence\nEEOC and OSHA enforcement priorities\nLegal risks associated with workplace violence\nUpdates on federal OSHA workplace violence rulemaking\nCalifornia’s Workplace Violence law\nNew York’s Retail Worker Safety Act\nPatchwork of State Laws to deter and address workplace violence\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87997263407?pwd=zP0XhMcbiq6a0sReSVrQG5DxcdLPPa.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/workplace-violence-prevention-strategies-and-an-overview-of-the-ever-growing-legal-landscape-cal-osha-crossover-cal-osha/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/workplace-violence-prevention-strategies-and-an-overview-of-the-ever-growing-legal-landscape-cal-osha-crossover-cal-osha/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260123T213938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T170811Z
UID:10000114-1789473600-1789477200@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies and an Overview of the Ever-Growing Legal Landscape (Cal/OSHA Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel L. Conn\, Rachel L. Graeber\, and Scott Hecker \n\n\n\n\nWorkplace violence has been a focus for both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) for several years\, as it continues to be one of the leading causes of occupational injuries in the country. While OSHA has no specific standard for workplace violence\, the OSH Act’s General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized serious hazards\, and OSHA has instituted enforcement actions under its General Duty Clause after incidents of workplace violence. OSHA has also initiated a rulemaking to address workplace violence in specific industries. \nCalifornia has taken the lead in implementing the first workplace violence rule in the country for general industry\, requiring nearly all California employers (unless they fall under one of the limited exemptions) to establish\, implement\, and maintain an “effective” written workplace violence prevention plan\, investigate every workplace violence incident (broadly defined)\, create and maintain violent incident logs\, conduct annual employee and supervisor training\, and abide by additional recordkeeping requirements. Numerous state laws also govern workplace violence in specific industries\, such as retail\, hospitality\, and healthcare.  Most recently\, New York implemented the New York Retail Worker Safety Act which likely reflects the start of a trend in workplace violence prevention laws nationwide. \nAdditionally\, the EEOC has prioritized ways to effectively prevent and address workplace violence\, particularly in workplace harassment. Furthermore\, outside of OSHA\, state legislation\, and the EEOC\, employers can be held liable for workplace violence through other claims such as negligent hiring and supervision. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn: \n\nWhat constitutes workplace violence\nEEOC and OSHA enforcement priorities\nLegal risks associated with workplace violence\nUpdates on federal OSHA workplace violence rulemaking\nCalifornia’s Workplace Violence law\nNew York’s Retail Worker Safety Act\nPatchwork of State Laws to deter and address workplace violence\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87997263407?pwd=zP0XhMcbiq6a0sReSVrQG5DxcdLPPa.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/workplace-violence-prevention-strategies-and-an-overview-of-the-ever-growing-legal-landscape-cal-osha-crossover/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/workplace-violence-prevention-strategies-and-an-overview-of-the-ever-growing-legal-landscape-cal-osha-crossover/
CATEGORIES:OSHA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260311T194326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T222717Z
UID:10000146-1789650000-1789653600@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:FLSA Claims from Collective to Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kara Maciel and Scott Hecker \nThe Fair Labor Standards Act provides a unique avenue for employees to pursue wage-hour claims against their employers\, allowing workers to “opt in” to collective actions.  In this webinar\, CMC’s expert wage-hour practitioners will discuss: \n\nHow the collective process works\nRelevant analytical standards\nThe shifting legal landscape\nPractical takeaways for employers to successfully resolve these proceedings\n\nThis program is pending approval by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program is pending approval for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89902279422?pwd=6sNIaYx8bHAb9mx4nWyWwQVXBwOZOH.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/flsa-claims-from-collective-to-resolution/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/flsa-claims-from-collective-to-resolution/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260123T165338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T164318Z
UID:10000104-1790168400-1790172000@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence and Labor/Employee Relations: What Employers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Letitia Silas and Ashley D. Mitchell \nAs artificial intelligence (“AI”) continues to transform workplaces\, employers and their human resources professionals face new challenges and opportunities. This webinar will explore the intersection of AI and labor relations\, focusing on how emerging technologies impact collective bargaining\, workplace surveillance\, employee rights\, and union strategies. \nParticipants will learn about: \n\nCollective Bargaining Considerations: How AI-driven decisions affect negotiations and contract language.\nLegal and Regulatory Landscape: Current guidance and anticipated developments under the NLRA and other labor laws.\nRisk Management: Strategies for compliance and mitigating disputes related to AI implementation.\n\nThis program is pending approval by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program is pending approval for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89337322174?pwd=8hdHiLkbuioPqA3waYAiP4eNaHSGwf.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/artificial-intelligence-and-labor-employee-relations-what-employers-need-to-know/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/artificial-intelligence-and-labor-employee-relations-what-employers-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260130T160720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T211301Z
UID:10000120-1791244800-1791331199@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Cal/OSHA and California Employment Law Summit in Northern California 2026
DESCRIPTION:CMC’s Cal/OSHA & California Labor & Employment Law Summit is an in-person program presented by our California-based attorneys to provide updates about California’s workplace safety and health regulatory landscape\, and important developments in employment and labor law affecting California employers. \nTime & Location\n\n\nOct 06\, 2026\, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT\nResidence Inn by Marriott Berkeley\, 2121 Center St\, Berkeley\, CA 94704\, USA \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nRegister below! If you experience any issues with your order\, contact Theresa Jordan at info@connmaciel.com
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/cal-osha-and-california-employment-law-summit-in-northern-california-2026/
LOCATION:Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley\, 2121 Center St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA,Employment,MSHA,OSHA,Summit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260130T160123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T211604Z
UID:10000119-1791417600-1791503999@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Cal/OSHA and California Employment Law Summit in Southern California 2026
DESCRIPTION:CMC’s Cal/OSHA & California Labor & Employment Law Summit is an in-person program presented by our California-based attorneys to provide updates about California’s workplace safety and health regulatory landscape\, and important developments in employment and labor law affecting California employers. \nTime & Location\n\n\nOct 08\, 2026\, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT\nThe Westin Pasadena\, 191 N Los Robles Ave\, Pasadena\, CA 91101\, USA \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nRegister below! If you experience any issues with your order\, contact Theresa Jordan at info@connmaciel.com
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/cal-osha-and-california-employment-law-summit-in-southern-california-2026/
LOCATION:The Westin Pasadena\, 191 N Los Robles Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA,Employment,MSHA,OSHA,Summit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260123T165518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T164431Z
UID:10000105-1792501200-1792504800@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Whistleblower & Retaliation Law in 2026 — Where Employers Are Getting Tripped Up
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jordan B. Schwartz\, Lindsay A. DiSalvo\, and Mark Ishu \n\n\nRetaliation and whistleblower claims continue to rise and remain a top enforcement priority through 2026. Employers are facing increased scrutiny under a broad range of federal whistleblower statutes enforced by OSHA as part of the U.S. Department of Labor\, including laws governing workplace safety\, transportation\, infrastructure\, and environmental reporting. As interpretations of protected activity and causation continue to expand\, routine post-complaint decisions are increasingly becoming the focus of retaliation investigations.This webinar takes a practical\, forward-looking look at whistleblower and anti-retaliation trends shaping employer risk in 2026. Designed for safety professionals\, HR leaders\, in-house counsel\, and compliance teams\, the program focuses on where organizations most often get tripped up after protected activity and how early decisions can influence the scope and outcome of an OSHA whistleblower investigation. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn about: \n\nEnforcement trends shaping OSHA-enforced whistleblower and retaliation cases in 2026\nHow OSHA evaluates protected activity\, adverse action\, causation\, and timing\nCommon employer missteps following safety\, environmental\, or operational complaints\nBest practices for handling investigations\, discipline\, performance management\, and documentation\nPractical steps organizations can take to reduce retaliation risk and strengthen defenses\n\nThis program is pending approval by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program is pending approval for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86524131058?pwd=Rf9mOnDSLQwNCQkOtjZ9XoXiaT9bDI.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/whistleblower-retaliation-law-in-2026-where-employers-are-getting-tripped-up/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/whistleblower-retaliation-law-in-2026-where-employers-are-getting-tripped-up/
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260319T234316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T000021Z
UID:10000185-1793102400-1793106000@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:OSHA Enforcement in 2026: What Significant Cases Reveal About Instance-by-Instance Penalties\, Enterprise-Wide Exposure\, and Multi-Jurisdiction Risk
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eric J. Conn\, Rachel L. Conn\, Aaron R. Gelb\, and Mark Ishu \nBuilding on recent enforcement developments\, significant OSHA cases decided over the past year reveal an agency testing the outer bounds of its enforcement authority—and adjudicators increasingly focused on where those limits lie. Rather than operating as isolated disputes\, these cases illustrate broader enforcement trends involving the expanded use of instance-by-instance penalties\, renewed attention to the unit of prosecution\, and efforts to extend enforcement consequences beyond a single worksite. \nThis webinar examines what significant federal OSHA cases are telling us about how enforcement strategy is evolving\, where OSHA is gaining traction\, and where courts and the Review Commission are drawing lines. Using recent litigation and high-impact enforcement actions as guideposts\, the session focuses on how penalty exposure is being multiplied\, how enterprise-wide implications are being asserted\, and why classification and notice issues are increasingly outcome-determinative. \nThe program will also address California OSHA (Cal/OSHA) as a distinct but important component of this landscape. Significant California cases and enforcement actions demonstrate a different path to corporate-wide impact\, often through abatement expectations\, programmatic remedies\, and settlement leverage—creating practical “crossover” risks for multi-state employers even when legal regimes remain separate. \nDesigned for in-house counsel\, safety and EHS professionals\, HR leaders\, and compliance teams\, this session translates case-driven enforcement trends into practical guidance for managing inspections\, defending citations\, and responding to enforcement in a way that limits\, rather than expands\, enterprise-wide exposure. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn: \n\nWhat recent significant OSHA cases reveal about the expanded use—and limits—of instance-by-instance penalties\nHow courts are re-centering enforcement disputes on the unit of prosecution\nWhen OSHA’s enterprise-wide theories are gaining traction and when they are being rejected\\nWhy violation classification and fair notice are increasingly decisive issues\nHow Cal/OSHA cases create practical corporate-wide risk for multi-state employers\nStrategies for responding to significant cases in a way that contains exposure and preserves defenses\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84145222558?pwd=zR1B6GQi3PQ1ReoMxsJs11UryJTcET.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/osha-enforcement-in-2026-what-significant-cases-reveal-about-instance-by-instance-penalties-enterprise-wide-exposure-and-multi-jurisdiction-risk/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/osha-enforcement-in-2026-what-significant-cases-reveal-about-instance-by-instance-penalties-enterprise-wide-exposure-and-multi-jurisdiction-risk/
CATEGORIES:OSHA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260123T165647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T164618Z
UID:10000106-1793883600-1793887200@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Internal Investigations and Audits: Preserving Privilege and Managing Risk
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kara M. Maciel\, Nicholas W. Scala\, and Kimberly Cole \nInternal investigations and compliance audits are critical tools for identifying risk\, responding to incidents\, and demonstrating good-faith compliance—but if not handled carefully\, they can create new legal exposure. Issues such as preserving attorney-client privilege\, managing sensitive witness interviews\, and preparing defensible investigation reports arise across both workplace safety and labor and employment matters\, regardless of industry or organizational structure.In this webinar\, we will examine best practices for conducting privileged investigations and audits that withstand scrutiny from regulators\, plaintiffs’ counsel\, and internal stakeholders. The program will provide actionable guidance on coordinating across legal and operational teams and avoiding common pitfalls that can jeopardize privilege or credibility. \nParticipants will learn about: \n\nEstablishing and preserving attorney-client privilege and work product protection in investigations and audits\nConducting effective witness interviews\, including best practices when translation or interpretation is required\nCoordinating investigations across safety\, HR\, and leadership teams without undermining legal protections\nPreparing investigation and audit reports that are accurate and aligned with strategic objectives\nCommon missteps that can expose employers to regulatory\, litigation\, or reputational risk\n\n\nThis program is pending approval by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program is pending approval for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89691662214?pwd=9ARwVYTFOL5XfSkx5bQfQTZRjMa38x.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/internal-investigations-and-audits-preserving-privilege-and-managing-risk/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/internal-investigations-and-audits-preserving-privilege-and-managing-risk/
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260123T215232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T171004Z
UID:10000118-1793883600-1793887200@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Internal Investigations and Audits: Preserving Privilege and Managing Risk
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kara M. Maciel\, Nicholas W. Scala\, and Kimberly Cole \nInternal investigations and compliance audits are critical tools for identifying risk\, responding to incidents\, and demonstrating good-faith compliance—but if not handled carefully\, they can create new legal exposure. Issues such as preserving attorney-client privilege\, managing sensitive witness interviews\, and preparing defensible investigation reports arise across both workplace safety and labor and employment matters\, regardless of industry or organizational structure.In this webinar\, we will examine best practices for conducting privileged investigations and audits that withstand scrutiny from regulators\, plaintiffs’ counsel\, and internal stakeholders. The program will provide actionable guidance on coordinating across legal and operational teams and avoiding common pitfalls that can jeopardize privilege or credibility. \nParticipants will learn about: \n\nEstablishing and preserving attorney-client privilege and work product protection in investigations and audits\nConducting effective witness interviews\, including best practices when translation or interpretation is required\nCoordinating investigations across safety\, HR\, and leadership teams without undermining legal protections\nPreparing investigation and audit reports that are accurate and aligned with strategic objectives\nCommon missteps that can expose employers to regulatory\, litigation\, or reputational risk\n\n\nThis program is pending approval by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program is pending approval for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89691662214?pwd=9ARwVYTFOL5XfSkx5bQfQTZRjMa38x.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/internal-investigations-and-audits-preserving-privilege-and-managing-risk-osha/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/internal-investigations-and-audits-preserving-privilege-and-managing-risk-osha/
CATEGORIES:OSHA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260204T155028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T173608Z
UID:10000134-1794477600-1794481200@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Understanding the Differences Between the Fed/OSHA General Duty Clause and the Cal/OSHA Injury and Illness Prevention Program
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel Conn\, Megan Shaked\, and Andrea Chavez \nThe Federal OSHA General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace “free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.” Employers may be cited under this provision when a serious\, recognized hazard exists\, and reasonable steps to prevent or correct the hazard have not been taken. Because it applies when no specific OSHA standard addresses a particular risk\, the General Duty Clause often serves as a broad\, catch-all enforcement tool. \nIn contrast\, California’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is a proactive\, mandatory safety regulation that requires every employer to maintain a written and effectively implemented workplace safety program. The IIPP goes beyond addressing only serious or fatal hazards—it requires employers to identify\, evaluate\, investigate\, and correct unsafe or unhealthy conditions\, work practices\, and procedures. As a result\, IIPP violations are among the most frequently cited by Cal/OSHA. \nThis webinar will compare the scope\, requirements\, and enforcement of the General Duty Clause and the IIPP\, highlighting their key similarities and differences. Attendees will gain practical guidance on compliance expectations and actionable steps employers can take to strengthen safety programs and reduce enforcement risk. \nThe request for 1.00 General California Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit is pending approval.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88221668570?pwd=TTmAaFDJV10fN2rziuD8U3Eag6al6j.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/understanding-the-differences-between-the-fed-osha-general-duty-clause-and-the-cal-osha-injury-and-illness-prevention-program/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/understanding-the-differences-between-the-fed-osha-general-duty-clause-and-the-cal-osha-injury-and-illness-prevention-program/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260204T155240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T001725Z
UID:10000135-1796205600-1796209200@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Annual Cal/OSHA Enforcement and Regulatory Update: Are you Ready for 2027?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel Conn\, Megan Shaked\, and Andrea Chavez \n\n\nThe state of California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health\, better known as Cal/OSHA\, is perhaps the most aggressive and enforcement-heavy approved state OSH Program in the nation.  California employers face a host of requirements that other employers around the country do not.  Likewise\, the Cal/OSHA inspection and appeal process creates several unique landmines for California employers. Join us for our annual review of all things Cal/OSHA. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn about: \n\nNew Cal/OSHA regulations\nCalifornia legislation impacting workplace safety and health\nSignificant Cal/OSH Standards Board decision\nAnd more\n\nThe request for 1.00 General California Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit is pending approval.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86975018715?pwd=LPW4eWgBSa9c4u3JFU5dOZyrxm01ZC.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/annual-cal-osha-enforcement-and-regulatory-update-are-you-ready-for-2027/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/annual-cal-osha-enforcement-and-regulatory-update-are-you-ready-for-2027/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T182714
CREATED:20260311T195402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T164516Z
UID:10000147-1796302800-1796306400@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Trending Wage and Hour Topics
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jordan Schwartz and Lindsay DiSalvo \nNavigating wage and hour compliance is more challenging than ever. Wage and hour issues continue to be hotly litigated under the numerous federal and state laws governing employee wages\, calculating overtime\, employee classification\, and more. The availability of individual\, class\, and collective actions raises the stakes even higher for employers. Whether you are dealing with classification questions\, employee compensation issues\, or wage and hour audits\, this webinar will explore how to apply these complex regulations\, avoid costly missteps\, and more effectively manage wage and hour risks in your workplace. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn: \n\nThe importance of properly classifying employees as exempt vs. non-exempt and independent contractor vs. employee\nWage and hour rulemaking efforts\, including the independent contractor proposed rule and the status of the joint employer rule\nRecent updates regarding wage and hour considerations\nBest practices and common pitfalls to avoid and mitigate the risk of future wage and hour issues and litigation\n\nThis program is pending approval by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program is pending approval for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85290160668?pwd=tfkHlOE6lsFbwvFbTritXoyUtUrGIx.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/trending-wage-and-hour-topics/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/trending-wage-and-hour-topics/
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SUMMARY:Understanding OSHA’s Table Z Limits\, PELs\, RELs\, TLVs\, Ceiling Concentrations and EPA’s Increasing Efforts to Exert its Authority to Establish Occupational Exposure Limits
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kathryn M. McMahon\, Chris Vamos\, and special guest Maureen Ruskin\, former Deputy Director of the Directorate of Standards and Guidance at OSHA \n\n\nThe overlapping\, confusing and often conflicting web of chemical exposure limits established by OSHA\, NIOSH\, and voluntary organizations like ACGIH present challenges to employers trying to make good judgments about the controls in place at their facilities to ensure that their employees’ health is not being compromised by chemicals present in the workplace. EPA has added its voice to the arena\, adding even more confusion to the determination of what exposure levels are appropriate. \nIn this webinar\, CMC attorneys Kate McMahon and Chris Vamos\, along with special guest Maureen Ruskin\, former Deputy Director of the Directorate of Standards and Guidance at OSHA\, will unravel the web of conflicting exposure limitations\, explain how these limits apply in your workplace\, and provide guidance on best practices for monitoring and controlling air exposures at your worksite. We will provide a foundation to evaluate industrial hygiene recommendations and practices for chemicals processed at your facilities and help participants learn how to translate technical monitoring data into useable information to ensure a sound approach to the control of chemicals in your workplaces. \nDesigned for in-house counsel\, safety and EHS professionals\, and compliance teams\, our practitioners will bring a dense and technical area of occupational safety and health regulation into focus so it can be effectively managed by your safety and environmental teams in the field and understood and evaluated by your legal and compliance personnel.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82005012012?pwd=jfC6tdZODaDiEeU27tK74PUUKnLoVq.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/understanding-oshas-table-z-limits-pels-rels-tlvs-ceiling-concentrations-and-epas-increasing-efforts-to-exert-its-authority-to-establish-occupational-exposure-limits/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/understanding-oshas-table-z-limits-pels-rels-tlvs-ceiling-concentrations-and-epas-increasing-efforts-to-exert-its-authority-to-establish-occupational-exposure-limits/
CATEGORIES:OSHA
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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity and Navigating Accommodations for Mental Health Disabilities: Understanding ADA and FMLA Protections
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lindsay A. DiSalvo and Darius Rohani-Shukla \n\n\nThis presentation will explore how employers and employees can better understand and support mental health and neurodiversity in the workplace while complying with key legal protections. We will discuss what it means to be neurodivergent (including conditions such as ADHD\, autism\, and learning differences) and how these and other mental health disabilities may impact workplace experiences. \nThe session will provide a practical overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as they relate to mental health\, including: \n\nWhen mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions qualify as disabilities\nHow to navigate the interactive process and request or evaluate reasonable accommodations\nExamples of effective accommodations for mental health and neurodiversity\nWhen mental health conditions may qualify for FMLA leave\, including intermittent leave for treatment and flare-ups\n\nAttendees will leave with a clearer understanding of their rights and responsibilities\, and concrete strategies for creating a more inclusive\, legally compliant\, and psychologically safe workplace. \nThis program is pending approval by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program is pending approval for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.\n\nJoin Zoom Video\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89681065663?pwd=ePDlDtqccBdm6VtNIFID5aL0MdBAGE.1
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/neurodiversity-and-navigating-accommodations-for-mental-health-disabilities-understanding-ada-and-fmla-protections/
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/neurodiversity-and-navigating-accommodations-for-mental-health-disabilities-understanding-ada-and-fmla-protections/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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