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PRACTICES

Autonomous Vehicles

Construction Safety

Labor and EmploymentLitigation

Litigation of EmploymentDisputes

Mergers, Acquisitions, andDownsizing

Mine Safety & Health

OSHA Inspections andLitigation

Supervisor Training

Title VII

Workplace Safety andCatastrophe Management

EDUCATION

University of South CarolinaSchool of LawJ.D. 2007

The University of the SouthB.A. 2004, cum laude

BAR ADMISSIONS

North Carolina

South Carolina

Tennessee

Travis Vance is a member of the firm’s COVID-19 Taskforce, a cross-disciplinary team of attorneys dedicated to advising employers on themany workplace law aspects of the global coronavirus pandemic. Travishas assisted over 500 companies during the pandemic and remainscommitted to serving companies to protect the safety and health of theiremployees. He has received over 40 requests to speak on topicsconcerning the pandemic.

Travis Vance is dedicated to responsive client service and forming apartnership with companies to help tackle their most difficult andhigh-profile issues. Having gained a reputation as a professional andaggressive advocate for his clients, Travis has emerged as a thoughtleader in the field of workplace safety. His writing and interviews arefollowed closely by experts in the safety arena and have beenfeatured in premiere publications such as Inc., Bloomberg Law,Business Insurance, The Washington Post, EHS Today, and the WallStreet Journal.

Travis is a partner in the firm’s Charlotte office and co-chair of thefirm's Workplace Safety and Catastrophe Management PracticeGroup. He has tried matters across several industries and varioussubject matters, including employment litigation, business disputesand matters prosecuted by the Mine Safety and HealthAdministration (MSHA) and Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA). He uses unique or outside-the-boxapproaches to counsel employers and owners on all aspects ofemployment law and the development of preventive policies and


Virginia

West Virginia

COURT ADMISSIONS

U.S. Court of Appeals for theEighth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for theEleventh Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for theFifth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for theFourth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for theSecond Circuit

U.S. District Court for theDistrict of South Carolina

U.S. District Court for theEastern District of NorthCarolina

U.S. District Court for theEastern District of Tennessee

U.S. District Court for theEastern District of Virginia

U.S. District Court for theMiddle District of NorthCarolina

U.S. District Court for theNorthern District of WestVirginia

U.S. District Court for theSouthern District of WestVirginia

U.S. District Court for theWestern District of NorthCarolina

U.S. District Court for theWestern District of Virginia

U.S. Tax Court

procedures to avoid employment and workplace safety-relatedclaims. Travis handles litigation in both federal and state courts aswell as claims pending with state and federal agencies including theEqual Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), MSHA, OSHA,and the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL).

Travis has also assisted clients in safety and OSHA/MSHA matterspending in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota,Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico,New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon,Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah,Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Known for his dynamic and engaging speaking style, Travis receivesseveral requests each year to speak on safety related topicsthroughout the country. His popular interactive presentation entitled“What to Do When OSHA Knocks,” which walks attendees through anOSHA inspection, with the audience steering the direction of thepresentation as it responds to several questions presentedthroughout the talk, is frequently requested and has receivednumerous exceptional reviews.

Travis is "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and wasselected as one of the Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine in2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. He is also a frequent contributor to thefirm's Workplace Safety and Health Law Blog. In 2014, Travis washonored as one of the "10 Under 40" by The Daily News Record inHarrisonburg, VA. Each year the publication honors 10 risingbusiness stars under the age of 40 in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginiaarea. This honor was bestowed largely due to Travis’ development ofthe Valley Business Keynote, the Shenandoah Valley’s largest andpremiere leadership development event.

He is a member of the Rotary Club of Charlotte and speaksfrequently at Rotary International events concerning the growth ofmembership within that civic organization. His passion for making adifference in the lives of others has led to requests to share hismessage as far away as Canada and The Cayman Islands. He alsoserves on the board of directors for the Blue Ridge Safety

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Association, a trade group for safety professionals.

Experience

■ Successfully obtained the complete dismissal of an OSHA citation issued after a fatal accidentoccurring at an internationally-known theme park.

■ Prevailed in major accident-related claim where OSHA issued a general duty clause citationconcerning the use of a winch; the citation was vacated.

■ Assisted a client with issues concerning the first ever COVID-19 related death in the UnitedStates.

■ Obtained withdrawal of OSHA citation relating to work performed near energized power lineson behalf of national construction company, in matter involving non-fatal electrocution ofworkers

■ Successfully argued that NC-OSHA lacked jurisdiction in matter where it attempted to expandan inspection arising from fatal fall involving self-employed contractor

■ Successfully argued that Fed-OSHA lacked jurisdiction on a Navajo Indian Reservation andobtained complete dismissal of two citations issued to client while performing constructionwork on the reservation

■ Prevailed and obtained completed dismissal of Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA)retaliation claim where truck driver claimed he was terminated due to the filing of a previousSTAA claim

■ Prevailed on appeal in whistleblower claim under the Food Safety Modernization Act whereplaintiff failed to comply with appeal statute, a result never previously obtained under thestatute at issue

■ Obtained complete dismissal of 6 citations issued to two employers by Tennessee OSHAfollowing an inspection concerning alleged hazard communication violations

■ Prevailed at trial concerning two assembly/disassembly crane OSHA citations, resulting incomplete dismissal of both alleged violations

■ Established NC OSHA’s policy on the expansion of inspections in North Carolina aftersuccessful negotiation of 100% penalty reduction (over $30,000), and elimination of allcitations, following an improperly expanded inspection by NC OSHA

■ Obtained settlement during trial of highly contested MSHA discrimination matter whereMSHA reduced proposed penalty by 95%

■ Successfully defended OSHA inspection of marina where two employees suffered seriousburn injuries requiring transport to national burn center, resulting in no citations or penalties

■ Assisted with matter on appeal where OSHA withdrew its unprecedented request for a 30-dayextension to its statutory six month inspection period

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■ Represented electrical contractor in matter where client was awarded sanctions against stateOSHA plan for discovery violations

■ Negotiated complete dismissal of citations in two pending matters against staffing agencythat was cited for alleged hazards at host employer’s worksites

■ Assisted client with high-profile PSM OSHA inspection involving six inspectors followingammonia leak, resulting in no penalties

■ Obtained summary judgment in age discrimination matter where claimant’s lowest demandexceeded $450,000

■ Became first attorney in the country to challenge Fed-OSHA’s 2016 penalty increases

■ Obtained complete dismissal of 110(c) claim brought by MSHA against individual supervisorfollowing serious accident at client’s rock quarry

■ Successfully defeated electrical hazard citation following fatality at a major university,obtaining a complete dismissal of OSHA’s claim

■ Successfully defended two individual supervisors against 110(c) claims and associatedsubstantial penalties following tragic accident at open pit mine

■ Achieved successful trial result in claim brought by MSHA alleging negligence by client forfailing to train employees; “no negligence” finding was entered

■ Obtained complete dismissal of OSHA citations issued against national construction firmarising from work on high-profile military base

■ Achieved 100% penalty reduction for regional poultry company for citations arising fromemphasis program inspection at its feed mill

■ Helped obtain complete dismissal of multi-employer citation against cattle ranching company

■ Obtained complete dismissal of a general duty clause citation involving a fatality a protein-conversion shipping dock

■ Obtained over 50% penalty reduction on 6th day of highly contested trial for poultry companyin matter where union had obtained party status

■ Negotiated over 90% penalty reduction in matter involving fatality at food processing facility

■ Negotiated a nearly 50% penalty reduction for food processing company following ammoniaexplosion resulting in over $5M in damages/lost profits

■ Reached favorable settlement in matter concerning combustible dust at client’s feed mill,based on OSHA’s failure to properly document its claim; this result led, in part, to OSHAadopting a revised procedure concerning documenting combustible dust claims

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Reported Cases

■ Secretary of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) v. TNT Crane & Rigging,Inc., Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, Docket No. 16-1587 (Aug. 30, 2018)

■ Dooley v. Capstone Logistics, LLC, et al., 7:17-cv-00282 (W.D.Va. July 11, 2018)

■ Secretary of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) v. T&T Offshore, Inc., 18-40251 (5th Cir. May 21, 2018)

■ Secretary of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) v. Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., FederalMine Safety and Health Review Commission, Office of Administrative Law Judges, Docket No.VA 2013-0291 (April 27, 2018)

■ Zimmerman v. Vectronix, Inc., et al, No. 1:17-CV-00299, 2017 WL 6459680 (E.D. Va. Dec. 15,2017)

■ Secretary of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) v. Blanchard Machinery Co.,Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, Office of Administrative Law Judges,Docket No. SE 2016-56-M (July 25, 2016)

■ Stacy v. PPC Transportation Co., United States District Court for Western District of Arkansas;Texarkana Division, Civil Action No.: 11-4018 (Feb. 2013)

■ Omni Consulting Group, Inc. v. Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 488 Fed.Appx. 478, 2012 WL 2894925 (C.A.2(N.Y.) July 17, 2012)

■ Bulldog Erectors. Inc. v. Truck Crane Service Company, United States District Court for Districtof South Carolina; Spartanburg Division, Case No.: 8:08-cv-03394 (Aug. 2010)

Representative Work

Virginia Federal Court Grants Directed Verdict in Title VII Retaliation Case7.13.18

Honors & Awards

■ AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell

■ Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2017

■ Elected by peers to Virginia's Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine (Young Lawyers;2011-2014)

■ 10 Under 40, Shenandoah Valley Business Journal (2014)

Professional Activities

■ Board of Directors, Blue Ridge Safety Association (2014- present)

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■ Board of Directors, Shenandoah Valley Builders Association (2014-2017)

■ Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys

■ Defense Research Institute

■ South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Trial Academy

Community Activities

■ Board of Directors, United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County (2014-2015)

■ Co-Director, District 7570 Conference, Rotary International (2017)

■ District Membership Committee, Rotary International (2014-2015)

■ Member, President, Rockingham County (VA) Rotary Club (2013-2014)

■ Founder/Organizer, Valley Business Keynote Speaker Event

■ Co-founder of the Columbia (SC) Attorney Basketball League, which was formed to help raisefunds for Epworth Children's Home. The basketball league was featured in a May 2010 editionof The State (SC) newspaper and on a national legal website.

News

Workplace Safety Co-Chair Discusses How OSHA Might Encourage Employers to Offer Inoculationsto Workers9.18.20

Fisher Phillips Partner Provides Best Practices for Automotive Dealers to Manage Customer andEmployee Mask Requirements8.3.20

Workplace Safety Co-Chair Comments on the Rise of Safety Inspections in Healthcare Facilities7.17.20

Partner Shares Guidance for Employers on What to Do if an Employee is Diagnosed with COVID-196.2.20

The Washington Post Turns to Workplace Safety Co-Chair for Insights on CDC Reopening Guidelines5.29.20

Charlotte Partner Talks to Automotive News About Dealerships Handling COVID-195.24.20

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Inc. Interviews Lawyer on How Employers Should – and Should Not – Handle Post-PandemicOpening4.24.20

Workplace Safety Co-Chair Talks to The Washington Post about Post-Pandemic OfficeConsiderations4.23.20

Employers Should Look to CDC Workplace Guidelines When Thinking about Ramping Back Up4.20.20

Fisher Phillips Provides Employers with Post-Pandemic Back-to-Business FAQs4.20.20

Workplace Safety Lawyers Comment on Latest CDC Return-to-Work Standards4.15.20

Insights for Employers on Preparing for COVID-19-Related Safety Complaints4.14.20

Partner Comments on Reducing Legal Liability Related to COVID-19 in the Workplace4.8.20

Employers Reconfiguring for COVID-19 Should Continue to Make Safety a Top Priority3.26.20

Charlotte Partner Comments on Managing Truck Drivers Showing COVID-19 Symptoms3.25.20

Employers Seek Leeway from OSHA Amid COVID-19 Pandemic3.19.20

Employers Must Track Coronavirus Infections in the Workplace3.10.20

Workplace Safety Leader Reacts to Proposed Bill Banning Employers from Retaliating AgainstQuarantined Coronavirus Patients3.6.20

Lawyer Comments on Bureau of Labor Statistics Nonfatal Workplace Injury Report11.15.19

Fisher Phillips Attorney Provides Primer on ISO 450016.14.19

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Fisher Phillips Announces Practice Group and Industry Leaders Amid Record Growth5.9.19

Workplace Safety Attorneys Discuss Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Quorum4.25.19

Employers Should Take Precautions for Outdoor Workers During Extreme Weather, Says FisherPhillips Attorney2.5.19

Charlotte Partner Quoted by EHS Today about OSHA Inspections9.24.18

Charlotte Attorneys Discuss North Carolina Employment Policies Amid Safety Concerns9.13.18

Charlotte Attorneys Contemplate Possible Appointees for the FMSHRC8.23.18

Charlotte Attorneys Comment on MSHA and OSHA Decisions8.23.18

Most Employers Failed to Comply With Federal Injury Reporting Rule3.8.18

Fisher Phillips Elects 14 New PartnersLabor and Employment attorneys represent 11 offices1.2.18

Post-Disaster Impact on Workers’ Comp a Mixed Bag9.25.17

Legal Aspects of OSHA & Citation Defense4.4.17

The OSHA Story Under Trump3.21.17

OSHA Penalties Keep Changing, But the OSH Act Remains the Same3.2.17

Questions persist on new mining safety rule1.25.17

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Four Charlotte Office Fisher Phillips’ Attorneys Among Top-Rated Lawyers in N.C.1.20.17

Trump Victory Puts OSHA Rules on Unsure Footing11.16.16

The Morning Risk Report: What a Trump Victory Could Mean for Labor Laws11.11.16

How to Prevent Mosquito Bites in the Workplace?8.1.16

Zika Virus and the Workplace2.21.16

'Rogue Supervisor' Ruling Won't Shield Most Employers from OSHA Violations1.28.16

Seminars & Speaking Engagements

The 2020 State of OSHA Webinar: What’s New With Workplace Safety Enforcement?Webinar

GoToWebinar, 01.23.2020

EHS Today's Safety Leadership Conference in CollaborationBuilding a World-Class Safety Program

Renaissance Dallas Hotel2222 N Stemmons FwyDallas, TX 75207, November 5-7, 2019

Workplace Shooters: Is your company prepared?

Charlotte City Club121 W Trade St, Suite 3100Charlotte, NC 28202, 8.22.19

Charlotte Labor and Employment Annual Seminar

Charlotte City Club121 W. Trade Street #3200Charlotte, NC 28202, 4.23.19

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EHS Today's Safety Leadership Conference in Collaboration with Fisher PhillipsDiscover the Key Elements of a World-Class Safety Program

Hyatt Regency Louisville311 South 4th StreetLouisville, KY 40202, November 6-8, 2018

What’s New With OSHA? A Close Look at OSHA’s New Policy Concerning Safety Incentive Programs.Is Your Company Compliant?

Maggiano’s Restaurant4400 Sharon RoadCharlotte, NC 28211, 10.4.18

What is ISO 45001? And What Impact Will It Have on Your Business?


Morris County SHRM's 11th Annual Employment Law Symposium

Brooklake Country Club139 Brooklake RdFlorham Park, NJ 07932

, 7.19.18

OSHA Compliance, Work Place Safety & Data Security

Two LocationsPlease See Below, April 10 & 13, 2018

What to Do Before & After OSHA Knocks: An Interactive Look at the Legal Aspects of OSHA andCitation DefenseMorris County SHRM Spring Legal Breakfast

Wyndham Hamilton Park HotelThe Madison Room (4th Floor)175 Park AvenueFlorham Park, NJ 07932, 4.5.18

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Second Annual South Carolina Agricultural Labor Forum

South Carolina State Farmers MarketColumbia, SC, 2.14.18

What to Do Before & After OSHA Knocks: An Interactive Look at the Legal Aspects of OSHA andCitation DefenseWebinar


2017 Docks Exp

Nashville, Tennessee, 12.6.17

The Opioid Epidemic and Drug Testing in Today’s Workplace: Advice for EmployersWebinar


EHS Today's Safety Leadership Conference in Collaboration with Fisher PhillipsDiscover the Key Elements of a World-Class Safety Program

The Hilton Atlanta255 Courtland St. NEAtlanta, GA 30303, November 28-30, 2017

Plotting your Course for Success in 2018WMA Conference and Clean Marina Training

Holiday InnWausau, WI, November 14 - 15, 2017

Workplace Safety & Employment Law Seminar

Salisbury Country Club747 Club House Dr.Salisbury, NC 28144(704) 637-3200, 9.26.17

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Keeping Employees Healthy and Safe: Workers’ Compensation and Workplace Safety Update

Maggiano’s at SouthPark Mall4400 Sharon RoadCharlotte, NC 28211Hot breakfast provided. , 8.29.17

2017 Southeastern Car Wash Association

Orlando, Florida, 7.24.17

Is Your Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Compliant with OSHA’s New Rule?Webinar


Workplace Safety & Employment Law Seminar

Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce

(Randy Marion Conference Center)19900 W. Catawba Ave.Cornelius, NC 28031(704) 892-1922*Lunch is included, 4.26.17

2017 Blue Ridge Safety Association Conference

Weyers Cave, Virginia, 4.6.17

Fire: A Case Study and Lessons Learned2018 International Marina & Boatyard Conference

New Orleans, Louisiana, January 31 - February 2, 2018

An Interactive Look at the Changes to OSHA Since January 2015 and How to Defend a Citation

Charlotte, NC, 11.17.16

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Leadership in Safety: OSHA Initiatives

Hickory, NC, 11.15.16

OSHA’s Knocking … Do You Let Them In?

Concord, NC, 11.1.16

Pushing Back When OSHA’s Unreasonable: How to Narrow the Scope of Inspections and MinimizeLegal Citations9.19.16

OSHA Record Keeping & South Carolina's Workers’ Compensation: The Relationship Demystified

Columbia, SC, 8.11.16

OSHA "The Changing Landscape"

Denver, CO, 6.26.16

Legal Aspects of OSHA & Citation Defense: What to do (Before &) When OSHA Knocks5.20.16

The Good, the Bad, and the UglyOne Day, Many Solutions Charlotte

Fairfield Inn201 South McDowell StreetCharlotte, NC 28204, 5.5.16

Tough Questions about Workplace ViolenceWebinar4.14.16

Tough Questions about Workplace ViolenceWebinar3.29.16

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What to Do Before & After OSHA Knocks: An Interactive Look at the Legal Aspects of OSHA andCitation DefenseWebinar3.23.16

OSHA Enforcement Review3.3.16

Quirks of State-OSHA Plans: NC, SC, VA, OR and WAWebinar2.10.16

Legal Aspects of OSHA & Citation Defense: What to Do (Before &) When OSHA Knocks1.20.16


An OSHA Case Study11.17.15


Best Practices in Effectively Communicating and Training Safety Programs to Temporary and Non-English Speaking Workers10.27.15

EHS Today's Safety Leadership Conference10.26.15

Temporary Workers: How Do they Fit In?10.15.15

Legal Aspects of OSHA & Citation Defense: An Introduction10.8.15



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Membership Engagement and Retention: Best Practices - Harrisonburg-Massnutten, VA1.1.15

OSHA and its Financial Impacts on Your Company12.12.14

OSHA and its Financial Impacts on Your Company12.1.14

OSHA: 2014 & Beyond11.30.14

Blue Ridge Safety Association Safety Seminar11.1.14

Membership Engagement and Retention: Best Practices - Rocky Mount, VA10.1.14

Legal Aspects of OSHA and Citation Defense: An Introduction10.1.14

OSHA: 2014 & Beyond9.1.14

OSHA in the Medical Field9.1.14

David Wylie Insight Lecture8.30.14


Membership Engagement and Retention: Best Practices - Timberville, VA8.1.14

Membership Engagement and Retention: Best Practices - New Market, VA8.1.14

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Membership Engagement and Retention: Best Practices - Woodstock, VA7.1.14


Membership Engagement and Retention: Best Practices - Blacksburg, VA4.1.14

Membership Engagement and Retention: Best Practices - Blacksburg, VA3.1.14

VADA Deposition Workshop12.1.13

Product Liability Subrogation: Spoliation and Daubert Challenges10.1.11

An Employee Has COVID-19 Symptoms or Tests Positive…Here’s What to Do4.8.2020

Best Practices for Employers Regarding COVID-194.21.2020

COVID- 19 OSHA Rules and Guidance for Water and Wastewater Essential Workers4.24.2020

Reopening During Coronavirus: What Employers Need to Know5.13.20

After a Pandemic- How Can Employers Prepare for a Post-COVID-19 Workplace- EHS Today5.19.2020

Preserving Your Company’s Brand: Your Business During a Pandemic9.23.2020

Articles

Healthcare Workplace Violence Bill Passes House2.4.20

The Potential Repercussions of a Decline in OSHA Inspectors1.21.20

Direction for Protecting Employees in Extreme Heat12.17.19

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Partners Explain How Habitual OSHA Violations Could Prevent Contractors from Securing PublicContracts11.1.19

What Happens If You Don’t Pay OSHA Fines?8.22.19

Charlotte and Houston Partners Recommend Best Practices to Avoid Manager Statements BeingUsed to Support an OSHA Citation8.1.19

Workplace Safety Attorneys Clarify Employers’ Rights to Be Present in an OSHA Walk-AroundInspection7.1.19

Workplace Safety Partners Detail Steps Companies Can Take to Ensure Correct Injury Reports toOSHA6.3.19

Preventing and Preparing for Workplace Violence5.7.19

Fisher Phillips Partners Outline OSHA’s 10 Most-Frequent Violations in 20181.1.19

Fisher Phillips Partners Examine Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Case That Calls into Question theValidity of Mine Act Citations9.7.18

What Does It Mean When an Employer Gets “Flagged” by OSHA?7.31.18

Fisher Phillips Partners Advise Texas Construction Industry Professionals on OSHA Injury andIllness Data Reporting Requirements

Is OSHA’s New Silica Rule Dust in the Wind? Likely not. Court Rejects Several Challenges to the NewStandard3.1.18

Can David Zatezalo Restore Civility to MSHA?9.29.17

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Sudden Retirement: A Lesson on the Value of Workplace Safety7.1.17

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You Are a Workplace Safety Rockstar: A Supervisor’s Guide to Taking Safety to the Next Level6.12.17

How to Prevent Violence in the Workplace2.20.17

Bugged Out: Tips For Keeping Your Employees Safe from Zika8.2.16

You Are a Workplace Safety Rockstar: A Supervisor’s Guide to Taking Safety to the Next Level5.26.16

Four Things to Keep in Mind During an OSHA Inspection4.14.16

Is OSHA Improperly Expanding the Scope of its Inspections?4.13.16

How To Respond If A Worker Is Served With A Restraining Order3.30.16

Could OSHA Actually Shut Down a Violent Donald Trump Rally?3.16.16

Would OSHA "Punt" on Inspecting an NFL Team?12.19.15

The North Carolina State OSHA Plan Has its Quirks9.30.15

How To Respond If A Worker Is Served With A Restraining Order

Why You Need a Post-Pandemic Plan Now- Inc.com4.8.2020

How to Prepare for COVID-19-Related Safety Complaints- EHS Today4.14.2020

Avoid Making These 5 Mistakes When You Reopen Your Business After the Pandemic5.4.2020

CDC Issues Guidelines that Could Change the Way We Work- The Washington Post5.29.2020

Contact Tracing for Employers: How to Handle Investigations and Notifications if a Worker HasCOVID196.2.2020

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Legal Alerts

The COVID-Confusion Over Face Masks, N95s And Respirators: Small Detail Or Big Difference ForEmployers?9.9.20

Comprehensive FAQs For Employers On Hurricanes And Other Workplace Disasters8.20.20

4 Common COVID-19 Misunderstandings That Could Place Your Company At Legal Risk8.17.20

CDC And Labor Department Issue Interim COVID-19 Guidance For Agriculture Employers6.5.20

Thermal Imaging Systems In The Workplace: Panacea Or Problem?6.3.20

6-15-48: These 3 Numbers Offer A Simple Way To Understand Contact Tracing In The Workplace5.26.20

OSHA Ramps Up Employers’ COVID-19 Recordkeeping Obligations5.20.20

6 Factors Employers Must Consider When Taking Employees’ Temperatures5.4.20

4-Step Plan For Handling Confirmed COVID-19 Cases When Your Business Reopens4.20.20

How To Avoid Wrongful Death And Injury Claims For Workplace COVID-19 Exposure4.13.20

CDC’s Updated Return-To-Work Standards May Be Helpful To Businesses4.2.20

What Employers Can Learn From Major League To Avoid Big League Problems10.15.19

Scalia To Take Labor Department Reins: What Does It Mean For Employers?7.22.19

Will OSHA Bring The Heat This Summer? Groups Continue To Press For Heat Standards5.29.19

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Longest Government Shutdown In History Is Impacting Workplace Law1.14.19

How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting Your Workplace12.27.18

Appeals Court Clamps Down On OSHA Investigations10.17.18

Comprehensive FAQs For Employers On Hurricanes And Other Workplace Disasters9.13.18

Will Congress Do The DEW? What A Proposed Labor-Education Department Merger Would Mean ForYou6.25.18

Workplace Violence Occurring At Alarming Rate: Time For Employers To Be Proactive6.19.17

100-Day Recap: Workplace Law Under President Trump, So Far5.2.17

Richard Marx Won’t Be Right Here Waiting To Save You From Workplace Intruders:12.28.16

Top 10 Workplace Law Developments To Expect From The Trump Presidency11.9.16

Tips for Keeping Employees Safe From Mosquito-Transmitted Zika8.6.16

Newsletter Articles

Workplace Safety Is The Next Focus In The #EmpowermentEra1.31.20

A Decade In Review: Workplace Law In The 2010s1.2.20

As Winter Approaches, Prepare Your Workplace For The Cold November Rain11.1.19

WEB EXCLUSIVE - July 2019: The Top 18 Labor And Employment Law Stories8.1.19

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“Walk This Way”: What Are Employers’ Walk-Around Rights During OSHA Inspections?6.3.19

WEB EXCLUSIVE: If I Could Turn Back Time: Can You Find a Way To Correct Erroneous Accident OrInjury Reports To Avoid An OSHA Inspection?4.1.19

Sammy Hagar Says He Can’t Drive 55. OSHA Says Your Workers Can’t Drive Distracted.3.1.19

January 2019: The Top 16 Labor And Employment Law Stories1.31.19

December 2018: The Top 15 Labor And Employment Law Stories1.1.19

Winter Is Coming…So What Should Employers Do To Prepare?10.31.18

October 2018: The Top 14 Labor And Employment Law Stories10.31.18

WEB EXCLUSIVE: August 2018: The Top 15 Labor And Employment Law Stories8.31.18

July 2018: The Top 13 Labor And Employment Law Stories8.15.18

WEB EXCLUSIVE - June 2018: The Top 18 Labor And Employment Law Stories7.2.18

WEB EXCLUSIVE - May 2018: The Top 14 Labor And Employment Law Stories6.1.18

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Should Employers Allow Concealed Weapon Permit Holders To Carry Guns AtWork?3.1.18

What’s The Frequency, Kenneth? How An R.E.M. Song Can Teach Workplace Violence Lessons2.1.18

Radical Candor in the Workplace: How “Being Nice” To Employees May Place You In Legal Jeopardy10.31.17

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How Employers Can Help Address America’s Opioid Epidemic9.5.17

OSHA, Drugs, And Rock ‘n’ Roll: A Musical Soundtrack To The New Drug Testing Rule1.3.17

How Would Coach Nick Saban Handle An OSHA Inspection?11.1.16

Active Shooters In The Workplace: Is The Hospitality Industry Ready?8.31.16

Zika Is Here: 7 Tips For Keeping Your Employees Safe8.30.16

Workplace Violence In The News: How To Respond If A Worker Is Served With A Restraining Order4.5.16

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TRAVIS W. VANCE · North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Travis Vance is a member of the firm’s COVID-19 Taskforce, a cross- ... 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. He is also a frequent