Occupational Safety & Health
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Atlantic City Settles Firefighter Beard Case After Third Circuit Revives Religious Accommodation Claims
The City of Atlantic City has agreed to pay $400,000 to settle a long-running lawsuit brought by firefighter Alexander Smith,…
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OSHA’s Emergency Response Standard Remains Under Review
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s effort to replace its 1980-era Fire Brigades standard remains in the rulemaking process, with…
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IAFF and NFPA File Joint Stipulation to Dismiss PPE PFAS Lawsuit
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) have formally ended their legal dispute…
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Fire Law Roundup for July 21, 2025
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for July 21, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a $50 million lawsuit brought…
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DC Fire Facing Two Suits over Beards
Two groups of District of Columbia firefighters have filed suit challenging the department’s no-beard rule. The two suits, filed earlier…
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Third Circuit Rules in Firefighter’s Religious Discrimination Case – But Emphasizes Limits
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated a district court’s dismissal of claims brought by an Atlantic City firefighter…
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Appellate Court Sends DC No Beard Rule Case Back to District Court
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has overturned a decision by a district court that refused…
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OSHA Acknowledges Need To Revisit Emergency Response Standard
On September 17, 2024, OSHA issued a statement indicating that as a result of the many comments it has received…
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Frederick County VA Sued for Retaliation and Defamation
An administrative assistant with Frederick County (VA) Fire and Rescue has filed suit against the county seeking $10 million in…
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OSHA Extends Deadline to Comment on New Fire Service Regulation
For those who have been following the proposed updated to 1910.156 that will be impacting the fire service when implemented,…
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Court Upholds Cleveland Fire’s No Beard Policy
A Cleveland firefighter who claimed to have been the victim of race and disability discrimination due to Cleveland’s facial hair…
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OSHA Proposes Major Changes to Regulations for the Fire Service
The OSHA has unveiled a proposed update to 29 CFR 1910.156, the Fire Brigade Standard, and is seeking input from…
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Federal Court Upholds Atlantic City Fire’s No-Beard Rule
The US District Court for the District of New Jersey has upheld the Atlantic City Fire Department’s no-beard policy. The…
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