Todd Logsdon

Jan 13, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Benjamin M. Ebbink |Rick Grimaldi |Todd Logsdon

Just days into the newest Congressional session, a key Republican Senator shocked many employers by pushing for a law that would significantly tilt the playing field to the benefit of unions and labor advocates. Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-MO) “Pro-Worker Framework,” revealed on January 10, calls for pro-labor changes historically advocated for by Democrats and mirrors many aspects of the proposed PRO Act that has been long championed by labor leaders.

Jan 7, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Todd Logsdon |Kristin R.B. White

Our Workplace Safety thought leaders have pulled together their top predictions for the new year so that employers can get a running start to 2025. Employers Will Face Greater Scrutiny Thanks to Public Data ReleaseThe Biden-era OSHA got in one last jolt by publishing comprehensive details on nearly 900,000 reported workplace injuries and illnesses recorded by the agency in 2023 – which means employers will face increased scrutiny in 2025.

Dec 13, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Todd Logsdon

A major update to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules regarding safety and health regulations for the construction industry will soon mandate that employers provide personal protective equipment (PPE) that properly fits workers based on their unique body type.

Jul 22, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Todd Logsdon |John Rogers |Kristin R.B. White

The Supreme Court’s recent landmark ruling that gives employers a powerful tool to fight back against regulatory overreach will have a broad impact on just about every area of workplace law. We’re looking at the specific federal agency rules and positions most susceptible to attack now that SCOTUS ditched the decades-old Chevron doctrine.

Mar 10, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Cheryl Behymer |Kathleen McLeod Caminiti |Todd Logsdon

President Biden announced last week that he wants Julie Su to join his Cabinet as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, elevating her from the number two role of Deputy – but what do employers need to know about the March 1 nomination? Obviously, the news is significant for the employment community given that the head of the Labor Department wields tremendous influence over the nation’s workplace policy. So what’s the upshot for curious employers?