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On December 20, 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (“SECURE Act”) was signed into law. One important law change that is effective immediately is the increase in the minimum required distribution (“MRD”) age from 70 ½...By: Husch Blackwell LLP

It’s that time of year again! OSHA and MSHA penalties were automatically adjusted this month. What will safety and health enforcement cost you in 2020? Read on. For the last few years, Department of Labor (DOL) penalties for violating OSHA and MSHA...By: Husch Blackwell LLP

Executive summary- On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed sweeping legislation that materially impacts retirement savings accounts. Some of the highlights of these changes that become effective on January 1, 2020, are as follows: Individuals-...By: Husch Blackwell LLP

Since the 1990s, videos and computers have become increasingly popular tools for safety and health training. Along the way, OSHA has raised concerns more than once about what it sees as the limits of online training for complying with agency...By: Husch Blackwell LLP

With the 2019 holiday shopping season kicking off in earnest this upcoming Black Friday, OSHA circulated reminders last week of some of its key resources and concerns for safety and health in retail stores, especially during the holiday rush. What...By: Husch Blackwell LLP

The current system of mine safety and health regulation is at a crossroads. More than 40 years after the passage of the Mine Act, the mining industry has changed significantly, but the government regulatory system has not. Where have they diverged...By: Husch Blackwell LLP

As the end of the year approaches, employers should be aware of important year-end deadlines and considerations related to their retirement and health and welfare plans. We have compiled a list of these deadlines and provide guidance on how to comply...By: Husch Blackwell LLP

In less than two months the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the “Act”) will come into effect. On January 1, 2020 the Act will legalize adult-use retail marijuana across the state and bring with it a hefty regulatory framework....By: Husch Blackwell LLP

May Colorado employers adopt “use-it-or-lose-it” vacation policies, in which employees lose paid vacation time if they do not use it within a certain time frame? May Colorado employers refuse to pay out the cash value of unused vacation time to...By: Husch Blackwell LLP

Finding a hazard in need of a fix may be obvious after an incident occurs, but what about predicting in advance where to focus your safety and health resources to prevent injuries? On November 7th, OSHA will convene a stakeholder meeting to gather...By: Husch Blackwell LLP