Attractive nuisances are manufactured conditions on your property, vacant site or active site after hours that draw trespassers, particularly children and minors. Construction sites pose significant attractive nuisance hazards. The general contractor on the site can be held liable for any injuries trespassers sustain due to these conditions. Construction employers can prevent entrance onto worksites...
Winter weather presents a host of difficulties for employers. Specifically, there are various workplace safety concerns and OSHA requirements to consider. It’s essential to be prepared for all scenarios associated with inclement weather before it arrives and ensure that employees are properly informed of all relevant policies and procedures. Preventing Cold Stress Working in extreme...
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created a federally financed subsidy, called the premium tax credit (PTC), to help eligible individuals and families with low or moderate incomes afford health insurance purchased through an Exchange. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress temporarily enhanced the PTC by eliminating the income cap for eligibility and increasing the amount of...
A forklift work platform is a safety cage or unit that securely attaches to the forks of a forklift, allowing workers to perform tasks at elevated heights. Sometimes used in place of scissor or boom lifts, work platforms are versatile and portable units that may provide a safer way to conduct tasks above ground level...
Operation Safe Driver Week—an annual campaign conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)—took place from July 13-19, 2025. This year’s focus was on reckless, careless and dangerous driving. During the weeklong initiative, law enforcement officers in Canada and the United States stopped 8,739 passenger vehicles and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers engaging in dangerous...
Fire sprinkler systems are a frontline defense against fire-related risks and are critical in protecting people and property. To help ensure these systems are operational, it is essential to be aware of threats that can damage them. One threat, microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), is significant but often overlooked. Over time, MIC can compromise the integrity...
OSHA recently announced its top 10 most frequently cited standards during the 2025 fiscal year using preliminary data. This information is valuable for all businesses as it helps them identify common exposures that affect their workforce. It also gives them the information they need to take proactive safety measures and plan their compliance programs. For...
On Oct. 13, 2025, California amended the California Fair Employment and Housing Act’s (FEHA) pay data reporting requirements to modify storage requirements and impose mandatory penalties, effective Jan. 1, 2026, and to increase the number of job categories, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Background Private employers with 100 or more employees (at least one of whom...
General partners (GPs) in private capital firms face a distinct set of legal and financial risks. Whether managing a venture capital fund, real estate portfolio or private equity investment, they operate in high-stakes environments where decisions are subject to intense scrutiny. In many cases, liability is not limited to the firm itself; GPs may be...