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California considers law allowing employees to leave work when they feel unsafe

California considers law allowing employees to leave work when they feel unsafe

Currently pending before the California Senate is SB 1044, a bill that would allow employees to refuse to come to work, or to walk off the job, whenever they feel unsafe or whenever there is a declared state of emergency.

United States | Publication | avril 13, 2022
MIOSA addresses airborne contaminants to protect workers

MIOSA addresses airborne contaminants to protect workers

MIOSHA and MIVC are collaborating with workers and employers involved in industrial ventilation practices to reduce and prevent exposure to workplace airborne contaminants.

United States | Publication | avril 13, 2022
State-specific OSHA guidelines: Alaska

State-specific OSHA guidelines: Alaska

Alaska does not require the use of masks and does not require COVID-19 testing for travelers to enter the state. However, it recommends several safety measures with respect to individuals traveling to Alaska.

United States | Publication | avril 13, 2022
State-specific OSHA guidelines: Hawaii

State-specific OSHA guidelines: Hawaii

As of March 26, 2022, Hawaii removed its indoor mask mandate, making it the final US state to remove its COVID-19 indoor mask restrictions.

United States | Publication | avril 13, 2022
US OSHA initiates National Emphasis Program to protect workers from heat hazards

US OSHA initiates National Emphasis Program to protect workers from heat hazards

US OSHA has announced its first national emphasis and enforcement program (NEP) to protect workers from heat-related illness and injuries.

United States | Publication | avril 13, 2022
MIOSHA trumpets Ambassador Program for employers

MIOSHA trumpets Ambassador Program for employers

MIOSHA has released a video to discuss its Ambassador Program where an employer may seek a voluntary consultation with a MIOSHA representative to identify and address specific conditions in the workplace.

United States | Publication | avril 13, 2022
Legal update (Italy): The New Covid Decree (Decree Law no. 24/2022)

Legal update (Italy): The New Covid Decree (Decree Law no. 24/2022)

On 24 March 2022 the Italian legislature passed Decree Law no. 24/2022 (the New Covid Decree), which took effect on 25 March 2022. Set out below is a summary of the main provisions of the New Covid Decree, including its impact on workplace-related regulations.

Global | Publication | avril 01, 2022
Implications of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Implications of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

In this session we will discuss the legal and industrial relations implications of mandatory Covid-19 vaccination.

South Africa | Webinar | février 09, 2022
Michigan updates school and quarantine guidance

Michigan updates school and quarantine guidance

In early-December 2021, Michigan announced guidance to help prevent transmission of COVID among students while reducing disruptions to in-person learning.

United States | Publication | janvier 18, 2022


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