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SUMMARY:ADA Compliance Obligations for Businesses: Minimizing Legal Risks and Reputational Damage
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jordan Schwartz and Megan Shaked\n\n\n\n\nRegardless of whether you own or manage a hotel\, store\, restaurant\, hospital\, or any other place of business frequented by members of the public\, you have an obligation to both (a) remove physical barriers to access at your facility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”); and (b) make sure that your website is accessible so that it can be read and understood by individuals with disabilities. \nEvery year\, we continue to see an increase in lawsuits alleging\, among other things\, that restaurants do not have accessible tables\, that hotels do not have proper access aisle at the passenger loading zone\, and that public restrooms do not have ADA compliant grab bars\, paper towel dispensers\, or knee clearance under the sink. At the same time\, lawsuits continue to be filed in increasing numbers against businesses with websites that are not accessible (e.g.\, not compatible with screen reader software)\, and thus not usable by individuals with visual and hearing impairments. Accordingly\, to reduce the threat of lawsuits\, businesses must have a plan in place to inspect their physical properties\, test their website’s accessibility\, and implement necessary changes to improve overall compliance with the ADA. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nWhat issues to look for when determining whether there are barriers to access at your property\nWhen to involve legal counsel in conducting such accessibility tests and remediation efforts (relating to either physical barriers or websites) in order to preserve attorney-client privilege\nWhat specific accessibility-related information should be listed on your website\nWhether your company should include an “Accessibility Statement” on its website and\, if so\, what information should be included in that statement\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.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/ada-compliance-obligations-for-businesses-minimizing-legal-risks-and-reputational-damage/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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SUMMARY:Annual Cal/OSHA Enforcement and Regulatory Update: Are you Ready for 2026?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Cal/OSHA Team in Conn Maciel Carey’s national OSHA Practice Group \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\nThis program has been preapproved for 1.00 General California Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/annual-cal-osha-enforcement-and-regulatory-update-are-you-ready-for-2026/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T140000
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SUMMARY:Strategies to Prevent Workplace Violence and an Overview of the Ever-Growing Legal Landscape (L&E / OSHA / Cal/OSHA Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel Conn\, Dan Deacon\, and Andrea Chavez\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\, in September 2024\, 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\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.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/strategies-to-prevent-workplace-violence-and-an-overview-of-the-ever-growing-legal-landscape-le-osha-cal-osha-crossover/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA,Employment,OSHA
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SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Unwarrantable Failures
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicholas Scala\, and Emily Toler Scott\n\n\n\n\nMSHA has a variety of enforcement options available in cases of non-compliance\, with Unwarrantable Failure being one of the more significant but commonly encountered options. Unwarrantable Failures are issued when MSHA determines that an operator has engaged in Aggravated Conduct\, leading the agency to adopt a more aggressive stance with both enforcement and the abatement process. This webinar will delve into the concept of Warrantable Failures from both practical and legal viewpoints. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nThe definition of an Unwarrantable Failure and how it differs from routine enforcement actions\nThe legal definitions and grounds for both the issuance and defense of Unwarrantable Failures\nEffective strategies for navigating the abatement process and avoiding the D-Chain.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/deep-dive-into-unwarrantable-failures/
CATEGORIES:MSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T204328Z
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SUMMARY:Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies and an Overview of the Ever-Growing Legal Landscape (L&E / OSHA / Cal/OSHA Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel Conn\, Dan Deacon\, and Andrea Chavez \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\, in September 2024\, 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\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.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/workplace-violence-prevention-strategies-and-an-overview-of-the-ever-growing-legal-landscape-le-osha-cal-osha-crossover/
CATEGORIES:OSHA
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SUMMARY:Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies and an Overview of the Ever-Growing Legal Landscape (L&E / OSHA / Cal/OSHA Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel Conn\, Dan Deacon\, and Andrea Chavez \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\, in September 2024\, 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\nThis program has been preapproved for 1.00 General California Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit. It has also been approved by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit and 1 (General) recertification credit hour through the HR Certification Institute.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/workplace-violence-prevention-strategies-and-an-overview-of-the-ever-growing-legal-landscape-le-osha-cal-osha-crossover-2/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023
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SUMMARY:CMC’s 3rd Annual Cal/OSHA and California Employment Law Summit (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 21\, and Thursday\, October 23\, 2025\n\nConn Maciel Carey LLP’s 3rd Annual Cal/OSHA and California Employment Law Summit is an in-person program conducted by the California-based attorneys in CMC’s national OSHA Workplace Safety and Labor Employment Practice Groups\, to update California employers on important developments involving workplace safety and health and employment law issues in California. \nLearn How to Navigate California Requirements:\nCalifornia’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is the most aggressive and enforcement-heavy approved State OSH Program in the nation\, and as a result\, California employers face a host of requirements that other employers around the country do not. And with a packed rulemaking agenda on the horizon\, most employers stand to be impacted by at least one new standard. \nIn addition\, California continues to experience regular changes in the employment law landscape through new legislation and decisions from the California courts. California employers always have something new to learn as the legislative session comes to a close in the fall and we know with certainty which new laws will take effect in 2026. \nOur Cal/OSHA and California Employment Law Summit will cover what employers can expect in the coming months from the latest legislative and rulemaking updates to changes in enforcement priorities\, and best practices for compliance. \nHere is the agenda from last year’s 2nd Annual Cal/OSHA and California Employment Law Summit.  \nMore information about registration and other details to come! \nThe request for General California Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit is pending approval.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/cmcs-3rd-annual-cal-osha-and-california-employment-law-summit-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
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SUMMARY:Navigating OSHA and MSHA During a Federal Government Shutdown
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eric Conn\, and Nicola Scala\n\n\nWith the federal government now shut down\, the Department of Labor (DOL) has activated its contingency plan\, significantly curtailing operations across OSHA and MSHA until Congress appropriates new funding. But what does that mean for employers?\n\nConn Maciel Carey’s OSHA and MSHA attorneys presented a timely webinar breaking down key implications for employers facing OSHA and MSHA matters. They discussed what activities continue\, what’s paused\, and what employers should be doing to stay compliant during this period of uncertainty.\nTopics include:\n• How OSHA and MSHA operations are scaled back during a shutdown\n• Which inspections and investigations will still proceed\n• How litigation and citation deadlines are affected\n• Our recommendations to avoid enforcement pitfalls once normal operations resume
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/process-safety-update-the-latest-with-oshas-psm-standard-epas-rmp-rule-the-chemical-safety-board-and-cal-oshas-psm-unit/
CATEGORIES:OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T110000
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SUMMARY:Process Safety Update: The Latest with OSHA’s PSM Standard\, EPA’s RMP Rule\, the Chemical Safety Board\, and Cal/OSHA’s PSM Unit
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Valerie Butera\, Rachel Conn\, and Beeta Lashkari \nA second Trump administration has\, unsurprisingly\, brought with it some changes in the process safety landscape. Controversial EPA regulations have been rolled back and OSHA’s long anticipated updates to the PSM standard have stalled out yet again. CSB has also affected process safety\, rolling out new investigation reports and industry recommendations. We will discuss the impacts of these changes on compliance and enforcement. \nCal/OSHA’s PSM Unit has been busy this year\, adding multiple inspectors and dramatically increasing enforcement activities. We will discuss enforcement trends and strategies for successfully navigating a Cal/OSHA PSM inspection. \nThis process safety update will:\n\nReview the status of OSHA’s rulemaking and EPA’s RMP and their impacts on enforcement\nDiscuss lessons learned from recent CSB activity\nAnalyze other process safety related developments at OSHA under the second Trump Administration\nExamine the latest enforcement trends in Cal/OSHA’s PSM program\n\nThis program has been preapproved for 1.00 General California Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit. 
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/process-safety-update-the-latest-with-oshas-psm-standard-epas-rmp-rule-the-chemical-safety-board-and-cal-oshas-psm-unit-2/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
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SUMMARY:Mine Operator and Contractor Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicholas Scala and Dan Deacon \n\n\nCoordination between mine operators and independent contractors is crucial for ensuring productivity\, safety\, and compliance in mining operations. However\, managing a multi-employer mine site presents significant challenges for operators. This webinar will review the compliance obligations and responsibilities at mine sites where multiple companies operate under the Mine Act. We will also share best practices for both mine operators and independent contractors to help avoid common pitfalls. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nMSHA’s policies regarding multi-employer mine sites and the options for enforcement\nStrategies for mine operators to mitigate potential liability concerning contractors’ actions with MSHA\nEffective strategies for independent contractors to ensure success while working at various mine sites
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/mine-operator-and-contractor-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:MSHA
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250916T181547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T210358Z
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SUMMARY:Mastering AI in the Workplace: Maximizing the Benefits and Managing Legal Risks
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Darius Rohani-Shukla and Ashley Mitchell\n\n\n\n\nArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the workplace at an unprecedented pace. While AI offers remarkable potential for enhancing productivity and efficiency\, it also introduces new challenges\, from navigating regulatory landscapes to addressing employee privacy concerns. Employers must stay ahead of these changes to unlock AI’s benefits while managing its risks effectively. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Fairness Initiative and its implications for workplace fairness\nPractical guidance on minimizing privacy risks and handling sensitive employee information\nEmerging state and local laws that regulate the use of AI in the workplace\nBest practices for using AI to enhance employee safety and mitigate workplace hazards\nHow to proactively adapt to evolving federal and state privacy regulations to protect your organization and employees\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.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/mastering-ai-in-the-workplace-maximizing-the-benefits-and-managing-legal-risks/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20260113T165359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T170011Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Breakfast Briefing: Wage & Hour Update
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nNavigating wage and hour compliance is more complex than ever. This complimentary\, interactive in-person briefing goes beyond the basics to explore the real-world challenges employers are facing today. Led by our dedicated Labor & Employment law attorneys\, this session will provide employers and HR professionals with timely updates and practical guidance on today’s pressing wage and hour issues\, while also inviting you to share your experiences and insights\, ask questions\, and learn from your peers. Whether you’re dealing with classification questions\, tipped employee issues\, or wage and hour audits\, this is your opportunity to engage with peers facing similar concerns\, be part of a collaborative conversation focused on navigating complex regulations\, avoiding costly missteps\, and leave with tools and insights to manage wage and hour risks in your workplace. \nOur Wage & Hour Breakfast Briefing will focus on the following topics: \nEmployee Misclassifications\n\nDistinguishing between exempt and non-exempt employees under federal and state law\nReview of White-Collar Exemptions and the latest enforcement trends \n\nIndependent Contractors\n\nExamination of the current legal landscape for classifying workers as independent contractors\nRisk areas and best practices for compliance \n\nPayroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program – Voluntary Self-Audit Mechanism (Minimum Wage and Overtime Issues)\n\nOverview of the relaunch of the voluntary compliance initiative\nConsiderations for self-reporting wage and hour violations to resolve issues promptly and efficiently\, without resorting to costly litigation \n\nTipped Workers – Evolving Legal Standards\n\nUpdates on the 80/20 Rule and implications of federal and state law changes\nTax considerations impacting employers and employees in the hospitality and service sectors \n\nWhat You Will Take Home\nIn conjunction with the briefing\, attendees will receive a Toolkit for Managing a Department of Labor Wage Hour Investigation prepared by the attorneys in our national Labor & Employment Practice Group. This comprehensive toolkit is designed to help employers proactively prepare for\, manage\, and successfully navigate a Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation. Whether your organization is facing a routine audit or a targeted inspection\, being well-prepared is critical to mitigating legal and financial exposure. The toolkit compiles practical steps\, compliance checklists\, and best practices that employers should implement before\, during\, and after an on-site investigation. \nAccreditation\nThis program is valid for 2 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. \nThis program has been pre-approved for 2 HR (General) hours toward aPHR®\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/in-person-breakfast-briefing-wage-hour-update/
LOCATION:Washington\, 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20015\, USA\, 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
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SUMMARY:Stay Ready: Labor/Employee Relations and Collective Bargaining Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you as part of the Terms & Conditions™ “Stay Ready” Series\nJoin Conn Maciel Carey for an engaging and interactive learning experience on employer rights and obligations under private sector labor law. With a focus on the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)\, this series will leave you better informed about your rights and responsibilities\, empowered to protect your business interests\, and equipped with tools to ensure positive employee relations and guard against unnecessary intrusions and disruptions to your operations. One common misunderstanding about the NLRA is that it only applies to employers with union-represented employees. The truth is the NLRA applies to most private sector employers\, regardless of size\, whether or not their employees are represented by a union. \nCMC’s Labor/Employee Relations and Collective-Bargaining Masterclass Series is designed for in-house counsel\, senior human resources leaders\, and other key organizational leaders responsible for leading employee and/or labor relations or making decisions impacting employees’ terms and conditions of employment directly or indirectly. This Masterclass Series is not just training on the law; it is training designed and delivered to demystify complex legal concepts\, equip you with practical application skills to develop strategies to impart to your organization’s leaders from line-management to the C-Suite and Boardroom. Join us for this informative\, interactive\, and empowering learning experience where we will fully explore and demystify complex legal standards under the NLRA\, share professional insights\, and share tips for everyday practical applications as well as high stakes\, complex business transactions.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/stay-ready-labor-employee-relations-and-collective-bargaining-masterclass/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250918T141148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T212730Z
UID:10000055-1757509200-1757512800@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Protect Your Interest: Workplace Crisis Management (L&E / OSHA / MSHA Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Letitia Silas\, Eric Conn\, Rachel Conn\, and Nicholas Scala \n\n\nWhether it’s a prolonged labor strike\, a publicized workplace fatality\, or a sudden violent attack against your employees or customers\, your organization would benefit from a legal\, strategic\, and practical approach to identifying\, preparing for\, and responding to significant workplace events with widespread negative implications.  This webinar will explore what businesses can do to prevent and minimize operational\, fiscal\, reputational\, and legal harm\, and ensure business continuity\, by implementing strategies to proactively identify and mitigate risks as well as appropriately respond to and manage a crisis to protect their business and brand. \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.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/protect-your-interest-workplace-crisis-management-le-osha-msha-crossover-4/
CATEGORIES:MSHA
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250916T192820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T203037Z
UID:10000034-1757509200-1757512800@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Protect Your Interest: Workplace Crisis Management (L&E / OSHA / MSHA Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Letitia Silas\, Eric Conn\, and Nicholas Scala \nWhether it’s a prolonged labor strike\, a publicized workplace fatality\, or a sudden violent attack against your employees or customers\, your organization would benefit from a legal\, strategic\, and practical approach to identifying\, preparing for\, and responding to significant workplace events with widespread negative implications.  This webinar will explore what businesses can do to prevent and minimize operational\, fiscal\, reputational\, and legal harm\, and ensure business continuity\, by implementing strategies to proactively identify and mitigate risks as well as appropriately respond to and manage a crisis to protect their business and brand. \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.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/protect-your-interest-workplace-crisis-management-le-osha-msha-crossover-2/
CATEGORIES:OSHA
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250916T171911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T205908Z
UID:10000021-1757509200-1757512800@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Protect Your Interest: Workplace Crisis Management (L&E / OSHA / MSHA Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Letitia Silas\, Eric Conn\, and Nicholas Scala\n\n\n\n\nWhether it’s a prolonged labor strike\, a publicized workplace fatality\, or a sudden violent attack against your employees or customers\, your organization would benefit from a legal\, strategic\, and practical approach to identifying\, preparing for\, and responding to significant workplace events with widespread negative implications. This webinar will explore what businesses can do to prevent and minimize operational\, fiscal\, reputational\, and legal harm\, and ensure business continuity\, by implementing strategies to proactively identify and mitigate risks as well as appropriately respond to and manage a crisis to protect their business and brand. \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.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/protect-your-interest-workplace-crisis-management-le-osha-msha-crossover/
CATEGORIES:Employment,MSHA,OSHA
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250916T204505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153253Z
UID:10000044-1757498400-1757502000@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Protect Your Interest: Workplace Crisis Management (L&E / OSHA / MSHA Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel Conn\, Letitia Silas\, Eric Conn\, and Nicholas Scala \nWhether it’s a prolonged labor strike\, a publicized workplace fatality\, or a sudden violent attack against your employees or customers\, your organization would benefit from a legal\, strategic\, and practical approach to identifying\, preparing for\, and responding to significant workplace events with widespread negative implications.  This webinar will explore what businesses can do to prevent and minimize operational\, fiscal\, reputational\, and legal harm\, and ensure business continuity\, by implementing strategies to proactively identify and mitigate risks as well as appropriately respond to and manage a crisis to protect their business and brand. \nThis program has been preapproved for 1.00 General California Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit. It has also been approved by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit and 1 (General) recertification credit hour through the HR Certification Institute.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/protect-your-interest-workplace-crisis-management-le-osha-msha-crossover-3/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250916T204026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153251Z
UID:10000043-1756288800-1756292400@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:How Safety Impacts the Workplace Beyond OSHA: Labor/Employee Relations\, W&H\, Unfair Competition
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Megan Shaked and Kimberly Cole \nAn employer’s safety program can intersect with numerous aspects of a company’s operations from employment law compliance to labor relations\, and beyond. 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\nCommon California laws to be aware of in implementing and enforcing your safety program\nWhen other members of your organization may need a seat at the table\nChallenges and benefits presented by the intersection of these varied topics\n\nThis program has been preapproved for 1.00 General California Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/how-safety-impacts-the-workplace-beyond-osha-labor-employee-relations-wh-unfair-competition/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250916T171451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153313Z
UID:10000020-1755781200-1755784800@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Labor Arbitration – Maximizing Your Chances for Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kara Maciel and Mark Trapp\n\nLabor arbitrations often seem like the proverbial “box of chocolates” – you never know what you’re going to get. While uncertainty abounds\, there are numerous steps companies and counsel can take to assess\, prepare\, and present their labor arbitration cases to maximize the chances for success.\n\n\n\n\nPersonnel directly involved in handling grievances and preparing and presenting cases before labor arbitrators – including front line supervisors\, human resources officials\, and in-house counsel – will gain valuable insights and learn practical strategies to enhance the company’s chances of prevailing and improving your workplace. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nBest practices for contract administration and handling grievances\nHow to gather and preserve evidence\, respond to information requests\, and identify opportunities for settlement\nStrategies to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your case\, select the arbitrator\, and prepare and present your witnesses and evidence\nTips for closing arguments and post-arbitration briefing\nPractical guidance to strengthen your contract and its arbitration provisions\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.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/labor-arbitration-maximizing-your-chances-for-success/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250918T140508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153331Z
UID:10000054-1755608400-1755612000@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:MSHA Mid-Year Review of Significant Decision Update
DESCRIPTION:This webinar\, originally scheduled on Wednesday\, July 16th\, has been rescheduled for Tuesday\, August 19th at 1 p.m. ET. \n\n\nPresented by Nicholas Scala and Emily Toler Scott \nIn this webinar\, we will explore developments occurring midway through the first year of the Trump Administration. We will provide an overview of significant updates at MSHA related to leadership\, rulemaking\, and enforcement. Furthermore\, we will examine the current status of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (FMSHRC) and highlight any impactful decisions from the Commission\, Administrative Law Judges (ALJs)\, or notable cases that have been appealed from the federal courts. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nRecent developments at MSHA\, including appointments and confirmations of agency leadership\nUpdates on enforcement actions and rulemaking initiatives\nA review of important FMSHRC cases and the current state of the Commission
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/msha-mid-year-review-of-significant-decision-update/
CATEGORIES:MSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250916T192626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153326Z
UID:10000033-1755090000-1755093600@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Top 5 Construction Industry OSHA Citations
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicholas Scala\, Anthony Casaletta\, and Mark Ishu \nIn the high stakes construction world\, OSHA often issues citations for the lack of fall protection\, scaffolding hazards\, hazard communication failures\, electrical hazards\, and inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE).   Is your company at risk for violating any of these most common OSHA construction safety standards?  Identifying the root causes behind these violations is essential for every construction firm aiming to have a solid safety record and reputation\,  as is executing a comprehensive plan to address them.  During this webinar we will discuss OSHA’s enforcement trends and tips and strategies to help your company avoid the five most common OSHA citations in the construction industry.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/top-5-construction-industry-osha-citations/
CATEGORIES:OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250916T170101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T205306Z
UID:10000019-1753362000-1753365600@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Trump Trends and Investigation Insights for Wage and Hour
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED – New Date TBD\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Scott Hecker\, Lindsay DiSalvo\, and Mark Ishu \nWith many months behind us since President Trump returned to the White House\, his second administration’s priorities have begun to take shape. While we expect enforcement activity to decrease during President Trump’s second term\, wage and hour investigations are still happening\, so employers must be ready to demonstrate compliance when the WHD shows up at their doors. In addition to identifying WHD’s current points of emphasis\, this webinar will take you through best practices and common concerns encountered during agency investigations. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nEnforcement priorities during the first seven months of Trump 2.0\, including overtime exemptions\, worker classification\, tipped wages\, and changes to child labor enforcement\nHow to respond to a WHD investigation\nPost-investigation possibilities and next steps\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.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/trump-trends-and-investigation-insights-for-wage-and-hour/
CATEGORIES:Employment
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250916T203605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153249Z
UID:10000042-1753351200-1753354800@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Top Strategies for Reviewing your Safety Program
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel Conn\, Megan Shaked and Andrea Chavez\n\n\nAn employer’s safety and health program can help achieve numerous goals for a workplace\, including avoiding injuries and illnesses\, engaging workers in a culture of safety\, and enhancing business operations. Periodic review of your safety and health program is a vital part of ensuring a comprehensive and effective program is in place. Join us as we explore best practices and strategies for reviewing your safety program. \nThis program has been preapproved for 1.00 General California Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/top-strategies-for-reviewing-your-safety-program/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250916T192407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153311Z
UID:10000032-1752066000-1752069600@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Developments in the Retaliation and Whistleblower Landscape (OSHA / L&E Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kara Maciel\, Lindsay DiSalvo\, and Mark Ishu \nThe landscape for whistleblower and retaliation claims has changed in varying ways over the last several years. Employers have seen a significant uptick in retaliation claims filed by employees and investigated by federal agencies. For example\, in FY 2013\, only approximately 41% of all charges filed with the EEOC included a retaliation claim\, but that number shot up to about 57% in FY 2023. Similarly\, the number of total whistleblower complaints filed with OSHA increased significantly in FY 2023\, with the vast majority of those complaints – about 71% – filed under Sec. 11(c) of the OSH Act (retaliation based on protected safety acts). \nNot only has the number of complaints filed significantly increased\, but retaliation has also become a bigger focus of federal agencies charged with enforcing these types of claims\, including OSHA and the EEOC. This has resulted in greater resources being directed to investigation of these claims\, as well as increased cooperation between agencies through memorandums of understanding (MOUs). And\, although the general legal standards for review of retaliation and whistleblower claims have remained consistent\, application of those standards and the judicial body that applies them may shift based on recent decisions impacting both. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nPrevalence and impact of retaliation and whistleblower charges\nApplicable federal whistleblower and anti-retaliation laws\nAgency efforts to enforce anti-retaliation and whistleblower protections\nLegal Standards for evaluating allegations of retaliation\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.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/developments-in-the-retaliation-and-whistleblower-landscape-osha-le-crossover-2/
CATEGORIES:OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250916T001904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153312Z
UID:10000017-1752066000-1752069600@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Developments in the Retaliation and Whistleblower Landscape (OSHA / L&E Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kara Maciel\, Lindsay DiSalvo\, and Mark Ishu\n\n\n\n\nThe landscape for whistleblower and retaliation claims has changed in varying ways over the last several years. Employers have seen a significant uptick in retaliation claims filed by employees and investigated by federal agencies. For example\, in FY 2013\, only approximately 41% of all charges filed with the EEOC included a retaliation claim\, but that number shot up to about 57% in FY 2023. Similarly\, the number of total whistleblower complaints filed with OSHA increased significantly in FY 2023\, with the vast majority of those complaints – about 71% – filed under Sec. 11(c) of the OSH Act (retaliation based on protected safety acts). \nNot only has the number of complaints filed significantly increased\, but retaliation has also become a bigger focus of federal agencies charged with enforcing these types of claims\, including OSHA and the EEOC. This has resulted in greater resources being directed to investigation of these claims\, as well as increased cooperation between agencies through memorandums of understanding (MOUs). And\, although the general legal standards for review of retaliation and whistleblower claims have remained consistent\, application of those standards and the judicial body that applies them may shift based on recent decisions impacting both. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nPrevalence and impact of retaliation and whistleblower charges\nApplicable federal whistleblower and anti-retaliation laws\nAgency efforts to enforce anti-retaliation and whistleblower protections\nLegal Standards for evaluating allegations of retaliation\n\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.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/developments-in-the-retaliation-and-whistleblower-landscape-osha-le-crossover/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250916T202544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153248Z
UID:10000041-1750240800-1750244400@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Top Cal/OSHA Violations
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel Conn and Andrea Chavez \n\nCal/OSHA’s regulations must be at least as effective as federal OSHA regulations. But Cal/OSHA has one of the most complex safety and health regulatory schemes in the country\, full of regulations unique to California. Knowing Cal/OSHA’s most frequently citation regulations can assist employers in evaluating their safety and health program. It can also help mitigate the risks that come with enforcement actions. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn about:\n\nCal/OSHA’s most frequently cited regulations\nAn overview of industry-specific regulations cited most often\nRegulations unique to Cal/OSHA and how that impacts agency action during inspections\n\nThis program has been preapproved for 1.00 General California Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/top-cal-osha-violations/
CATEGORIES:Cal/OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250916T191853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153324Z
UID:10000031-1750165200-1750168800@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:What Employers Need to Know About OSHA Formal Letters of Interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kate McMahon\, Eric Conn\, and Scott Hecker \nOSHA standards are not always written with the greatest of clarity\, leaving employers\, employees\, OSHA inspectors\, and judges having to search for the most reasonable interpretation of the regulatory text.  One tool to aide those stakeholders in understanding the true meaning of standard is a formal Letter of Interpretation (LOI).  These LOIs are issued by OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement and represent the agency’s official view of what an OSHA standard specifically requires or prohibits and in what circumstances it applies.  Any interested stakeholder may request an LOI from OSHA in writing\, and OSHA will respond (eventually) and publish its response on OSHA’s website. \nOSHA LOIs have always carried extraordinary weight in disputes about OSHA citations.  Indeed\, for the half-century that the Supreme Court’s decision in Chevron U.S.A.\, Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council was the law of the land\, OSHA LOIs were entitled to deference even if they did not represent the most logical interpretation of the relevant standard\, as long as they were merely reasonable.  The Supreme Court has done away with Chevron deference\, but LOIs still represent OSHA’s expectations. \nLOIs are also important because they can be used offensively by cited employers to defend their conduct and assert they lacked fair notice that the OSHA standard applies as-cited.  Rather than waiting for citations\, employers can also be proactive\, and seek favorable interpretations from OSHA to affirm OSHA agrees with the interpretation the employer has been following. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nWhat OSHA Letters of Interpretation are (and what they are not)\nHow LOIs can be used by OSHA and employers in contested citation matters\nHow employers can effectively obtain favorable LOIs from OSHA
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/what-employers-need-to-know-about-osha-formal-letters-of-interpretation/
CATEGORIES:OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250918T135727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153322Z
UID:10000053-1749733200-1749736800@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Converging Compliance: Navigating OSHA and MSHA in Construction and Mining Operations (MSHA / OSHA Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicholas Scala\, and Tony Casaletta \n\n\nCompanies in the construction industry\, particularly those involved in heavy highway construction\, often have a vertically integrated structure that extends beyond construction projects. These companies may operate asphalt or concrete production facilities and mines\, sometimes on the same property\, and share employees across mining and construction locations. This unique setup presents a significant challenge- the need to comply with both MSHA and OSHA. In this presentation\, we will delve into the jurisdictional boundaries between MSHA and OSHA for such companies and their co-located facilities. We will also examine the training requirements for employees who work on both OSHA and MSHA jobs. Lastly\, we will discuss best practices for managing this challenge and propose strategies for maintaining distinct inspection and enforcement structures. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nThe jurisdictional boundaries between OSHA and MSHA in the construction and mining industries\nHow to manage sites with MSHA and OSHA operations in the same location\nThe training requirements for employees who move between different projects\nThe distinct investigation processes for OSHA and MSHA
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/converging-compliance-navigating-osha-and-msha-in-construction-and-mining-operations-msha-osha-crossover-2/
CATEGORIES:MSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250916T191414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153323Z
UID:10000030-1749560400-1749564000@www.connmaciel.com
SUMMARY:Converging Compliance: Navigating OSHA and MSHA in Construction and Mining Operations (MSHA / OSHA Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicholas Scala\, Dan Deacon\, and Tony Casaletta\n\nCompanies in the construction industry\, particularly those involved in heavy highway construction\, often have a vertically integrated structure that extends beyond construction projects. These companies may operate asphalt or concrete production facilities and mines\, sometimes on the same property\, and share employees across mining and construction locations. This unique setup presents a significant challenge- the need to comply with both MSHA and OSHA. In this presentation\, we will delve into the jurisdictional boundaries between MSHA and OSHA for such companies and their co-located facilities. We will also examine the training requirements for employees who work on both OSHA and MSHA jobs. Lastly\, we will discuss best practices for managing this challenge and propose strategies for maintaining distinct inspection and enforcement structures. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nThe jurisdictional boundaries between OSHA and MSHA in the construction and mining industries\nHow to manage sites with MSHA and OSHA operations in the same location\nThe training requirements for employees who move between different projects\nThe distinct investigation processes for OSHA and MSHA
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/converging-compliance-navigating-osha-and-msha-in-construction-and-mining-operations-msha-osha-crossover/
CATEGORIES:OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090707
CREATED:20250916T000938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153308Z
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SUMMARY:Trust the (Interactive) Process: Exploring Reasonable Accommodations Under the ADA
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Aaron Gelb and Ashley Mitchell\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the employer’s obligations when responding to an employee’s request for a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act\, including when and how best to engage in the “interactive process” can be particularly challenging as there is rarely an obvious or easy answer. The law does not require an employee to make any reference to the ADA or use specific words\, such as ‘disability’ or ‘reasonable accommodation\,’ when requesting an accommodation\, so employers must recognize the variety of ways in which a request for an accommodation may be articulated. \nUnfortunately\, far too many employers focus on the outcome—believing the need to find the perfect accommodation—when\, in fact\, the key to success is found in effectively engaging in the interactive process. When presented with a challenging request for accommodation\, however\, employers may give up too quickly or fail to appropriately consider and explore alternative options. Others mistakenly assume they have to provide the accommodation sought by their employee or something substantially similar to what was requested. Those employers that figure out the process tend not only to obtain better outcomes but can effectively protect themselves from costly judgments down the road. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nWho requires a reasonable accommodation?\nAn employer’s obligation to engage in the interactive process\nWhether you can deny requests or rescind a reasonable accommodation\nSteps to ensure your workforce accommodation efforts promote an inclusive culture\nTips for creating a comprehensive reasonable accommodation process\nHow to stay compliant with reasonable accommodation rules\nThe most recent updates\, including guidance\, and best practices for compliance\n\nJoin us to explore these interesting topics and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to create an innovative\, compliant\, safe\, and equitable workplace. \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.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/trust-the-interactive-process-exploring-reasonable-accommodations-under-the-ada/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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