Welcome to ASHRM’s Government Affairs Updates! As HR professionals, staying informed about the ever-evolving legal landscape is crucial to ensuring compliance and safeguarding your organization.

On November 15, 2024, a federal court in Texas put the brakes on regulations, ordering a nationwide injunction.

Maryland’s new Heat Stress Standards protect workers exposed to heat indexes of 80°F+. Employers must monitor heat, provide water and shade, implement prevention plans, acclimatization, and high-heat procedures, and train staff to handle heat illness.