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Revisit your policies on weapons in the workplace. The US Supreme Court recently struck down state laws prohibiting anyone carrying a firearm from entering private property open to the public without express authorization from the property owner. It’s now solely up to your business to decide whether to allow or restrict legally carried weapons on your property. No matter your stance, you should consider taking practical steps to keep your workplace safe and compliant.

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Check in on other workplace safety issues while you’re at it. As extreme wildfire activity becomes more common and impacts air quality for larger portions of the population, employers should be prepared for a wide range of workplace law issues related to wildfire smoke. In addition, New York City’s current Legionnaires’ disease outbreak should prompt employers nationwide to get proactive about preventing similar outbreaks and limiting legal exposure.

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Screen your drug-testing policies as cannabis laws evolve. On top of a patchwork of state-level legalization efforts, the federal government recently rescheduled certain medical cannabis products and is considering broader cannabis rescheduling. These changes could lead to more disability-related and other workplace claims. To balance your staffing needs with safety issues and legal compliance,...