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We’re excited to share that Aaron Gelb, CMC’s Midwest OSHA Chair, will be the keynote speaker at the Chicagoland Safety, Health & Environmental Conference on September 14 – 16, 2026, in Naperville, IL! Click here for more information and to register: chisafetyconf.org

California’s DIR issued $4.4 million in citations to a Los Angeles–based mother‑son operation after finding widespread misclassification of 144 caregivers as independent contractors. We explain it all on CMC's Employer Defense Report blog: connmaciel.com/employer-defen…

Yesterday, CMC’s L&E Practice Chair and Co-Founder, Kara Maciel spoke at American Hotel & Lodging Association's 'Hotel on the Hill' DC event. Her panel discussion explored H2-B visa onboarding & EEOC guidance on anti-American national origin bias. Thanks to @AHLA for the invite!

On Wednesday, May 27th at 1pm ET / 10am PT, join CMC attorneys, Daniel Deacon, Andrea Chavez and Emily Toler Scott for a discussion focusing on drug testing in the workplace and the rights and responsibilities employers have. Click here to register: connmaciel.com/event/drug-tes…

Join CMC’s California attorneys, Rachel Conn, Megan Shaked, and Andrea Chavez on Thursday, May 14th at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET, for a webinar about the latest updates from Cal/OSHA in 2026. Click here for more information and to register: connmaciel.com/event/cal-osha…

.@Law360 quoted CMC Senior Counsel Scott Hecker in its analysis of the Department of Labor’s new front‑office leadership and the enforcement priorities beginning to take shape. Read the full article on Law360: lnkd.in/dQKMg2ga?

Last week, CMC Partner Jordan Schwartz had the pleasure of presenting at the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys - AHIA about ADA accessibility issues facing hotel owners and operators. Thank you again, AHIA, for the opportunity to contribute to an important dialogue!

We’re excited to welcome you to Conn Maciel Carey LLP’s newly redesigned website! Huge thanks to Clockwork Design Group, Inc., for their outstanding partnership and creative design approach in bringing this vision to life. Check it out for yourself at connmaciel.com!

💐 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💐 Your commitment to excellence and the hard work you put in every day are the foundation of every business’s success. Your contributions matter, and you are appreciated. Thank you for all that you do behind the scenes each day!

This Thursday, April 23, 2026, join CMC attorneys Scott Hecker and Mark Ishu as they go beyond the basics to provide practical strategies that shield your organization from litigation and audits. Click here to register and learn more: connmaciel.com/event/prevaili…

On Thursday, April 16th at 1pm ET / 10am PT, join CMC's attorneys, Aaron Gelb and Letitia Silas for a discussion on Understanding When to Engage Labor and Employment Counsel. Click here for more information and to register connmaciel.com/event/timing-u…

Just before the April 8, 2026, deadline for Metal/Nonmetal mines, MSHA published a final rule indefinitely pausing enforcement of the 2024 Silica Rule. Read more on our MSHA Defense Report Blog: connmaciel.com/msha-defense-r…

CMC's Wage & Hour 360: 2026 Quarterly Briefing Series, goes beyond the basics to explore real-world compliance hurdles. Don’t miss out on these free virtual briefings! connmaciel.com/employer-defen…

Managing employee relations requires more than just a basic understanding of the law; it requires a strategic, "stay ready" mindset. Join us on Wed., March 18th, for Part One: What Employers Need to Know About Labor Law and Labor Relations. lnkd.in/eNJsthdN

Join CMC for our Cal/OSHA & California Labor & Employment Law Summit! This in-person program will help California employers stay ahead of a packed rulemaking agenda. Two Dates/Locations: 🔸Berkeley: Oct. 6, 2026 🔸Pasadena: Oct. 8, 2026 Register here: lnkd.in/eBz2F7aR

On Thursday, March 5th at 1 pm ET, join @OSHA_Guy for a webinar about the Top 5 Reasons to Get OSHA Inspections, OSHA Recordkeeping, and Lockout/Tagout Right! Click here for more information and to register: oshadefensereport.com/2026/02/25/web… #OSHA #LOTO #Webinar

🚨 Cal/OSHA Proposes Major Expansion of Who Can Join Workplace Inspections 🚨 CMC is forming a Cal/OSHA Worker #Walkaround Rulemaking Coalition to ensure employer perspectives are strongly represented. Read more on the Cal/OSHA Defense Report Blog. lnkd.in/eYenZuDg

Understanding PCA isn’t optional—it’s essential. This video is just a preview of what we’ll cover in Part One of CMC's Labor/Employee Relations & Collective Bargaining Masterclass Series! Join Part One on Feb. 24th or Mar. 18th! Save your spot: connmaciel.com/event-details/…

Thrilled to share that CMC Sr. Counsel, Mark Ishu, is featured in a new @ABAJournal profile about his professional journey from federal prosecutor to private practice advocate. Visit CMC's Employer Defense Report Blog for a link to the full article: lnkd.in/en-uv6jc

On Thursday, February 19th, at 2 pm ET, join CMC's OSHA attorneys for a webinar about the key differences across state plans, emerging trends, and practical compliance tips for multi‑state employers. Click here to register. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…