What to Expect During an OSHA Investigation After a Workplace Accident

By: Joseph Cefalu When a serious workplace accident occurs, employers may face immediate scrutiny from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). For many employers, an OSHA investigation presents unfamiliar procedures and significant financial and legal risk, especially when severe injuries, fatalities or serious hazards are involved. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare … Continue reading What to Expect During an OSHA Investigation After a Workplace Accident

Skip the Mistletoe: Office Party Do’s and Don’ts

By: Alexandra Cobb Hains It is officially the holiday season! Many employers will host their annual holiday parties in the coming weeks, and although holiday parties offer a chance for celebration, they can expose employers to considerable risk without thoughtful planning. Now is the perfect time for a refresher of some office party “Do’s” and … Continue reading Skip the Mistletoe: Office Party Do’s and Don’ts

How Long Do I Need to Retain Physical Therapy Patient Records?

By: Alyse Richard Latiolais Neither the Louisiana Physical Therapy Practice Act nor LPTB rules dictate how long you must retain physical therapy patient records. LPTB rules do direct physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to properly document, maintain, make arrangements for patient access, and destroy physical therapy patient records. Under LPTB rules, a licensee may … Continue reading How Long Do I Need to Retain Physical Therapy Patient Records?

EEOC Signals Increased Focus on Religious Discrimination Cases

By Phillip Giorlando and Fred Preis With a Republican majority restored to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers should expect a significant uptick in religious discrimination litigation. Acting Chair Andrea Lucas has pledged to advance “broader litigation priorities” emphasizing religious liberty, marking a shift in enforcement focus under the current administration. Key Developments: The … Continue reading EEOC Signals Increased Focus on Religious Discrimination Cases