Since 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been focused on heat-related hazards and possible heat-related injuries and illnesses in indoor and outdoor workplaces. OSHA recently proposed workplace regulations designed to protect workers from heat-related illnesses and fatalities, specifically.
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Private employers in Texas cannot require applicants, contractors, or employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
On June 18, 2024, the final regulations implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will become effective.
Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), which took effect on June 27, 2023, and applies to all employers with 15 or more employees. The EEOC issued proposed regulations in August 2023 and allowed public comment through October 11, 2023, with final regulations anticipated in late December 2023. As of the date of this alert, no final regulations have been published.
Creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace is an ongoing process. There are many ways to bring your DEI strategy to life, but one significant and simple step employers can take to promote inclusivity is to encourage conversations about gender pronouns.
