Samuel Rose

Nov 27, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Samuel Rose

Last week, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will nominate Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to be the next Secretary of Labor. Rep. Chavez-DeRemer most recently represented Oregon’s 5th District in the US House of Representatives but lost a tight race in her reelection bid. Chavez-DeRemer is widely considered to be the most pro-union Republican in Congress, and Labor leaders like Teamsters President Sean O’Brien supported her nomination. Who is Lori Chavez-DeRemer?

Nov 21, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Andrea Chavez |Rachel Conn |Samuel Rose

The 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.

Nov 8, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Samuel Rose

As we approach the holiday season and New Year’s Day, we wanted to provide employers with a brief update on what minimum wage requirements in California might be starting January 1, 2025. Proposition 32Proposition 32 was an initiative on the November 5, 2024 ballot in California. It would have raised the minimum wage to $18 per hour in 2025 for larger employers and in 2026 for all employers.

Oct 18, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Eric Conn |Samuel Rose

On October 15, 2024, OSHA issued Inspection Guidance for Animal Slaughtering and Processing Establishments that updates enforcement protocols for the agency’s field staff and compliance guidance for employers in NAICS Code 3116 (Animal Slaughtering and Processing), which includes NAICS Codes 311611 (Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering), 311612 (Meat processed from carcasses), 311613 (Rendering and meat byproduct processing), and 311615 (Poultry processing).

Jun 27, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Andrea Chavez |Rachel Conn |Samuel Rose

August 21st, 2024 10:00 AM PT Cal/OSHA has emerged from the pandemic with new tools, resources, and energy for enforcement efforts. As the agency increases its inspections and implements more thorough inspection strategies, it is more important than ever for employers to be prepared for Cal/OSHA inspections. This webinar provides employers with the knowledge and tools they need to prepare for and manage a successful Cal/OSHA inspection.