News

Phoenix — Arizona’s child labor laws and rules will be evaluated by a newly formed task force, with the goal to update them “in...

Washington — OSHA’s efforts to address and prevent workplace violence will get a closer look from the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General. According...

Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is beginning the rulemaking process to meet new requirements for pregnancy-related work accommodations,...

Barcelona, Spain — A “substantial share” of long COVID cases could be prevented via targeted workplace measures and policies, according to a team of...

San Mateo, CA — More than 1 out of 3 retail workers say they feel unsafe on the job, and more than half are...

Lincoln, NE — Private employers and certain public employers in Nebraska are no longer required to have workplace safety committees, under a recently enacted...

Washington — OSHA is providing guidance on hearing protector fit testing, which isn’t required under occupational noise exposure standards but is considered a best...

Washington — The Department of Labor’s recent tug-of-war over what constitutes an employee or independent contractor has continued with the publication of a proposed...

Washington — OSHA has released a new version of its poster informing workers of their rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of...

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency will develop risk management rulemaking for 1,3-butadiene after finding that the substance used to make car tires, adhesives...