Business & Industry

Washington — President Joe Biden is directing OSHA to “ramp up” enforcement to protect workers from extreme heat and to issue a hazard alert.

Washington — Internal Revenue Service personnel will no longer make unannounced visits to businesses or households, except in certain circumstances.

New York — Results of a recent survey reveal a sizeable gap between how C-suite executives perceive workers’ well-being and how workers actually feel.

Washington — Nearly 1 in 5 employees describe their workplace as “very” or “somewhat” toxic and, of them, about half say it’s adversely affected their mental health, according to a recent survey.

Washington — Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has announced his opposition to Julie Su’s nomination for labor secretary.

Washington — OSHA is seeking to revive an Obama administration policy that would allow workers to designate someone who doesn’t work for their employer – including someone from a union or other organization – to represent them during an OSHA “walkaround” inspection.

Washington — OSHA has finalized its revised rule on submitting annual injury and illness data.

Washington — Young adults looking for a new job or to change industries say paid time off and flexible work schedules are the benefits they value most, a recent survey shows.

Washington — Workplace-related strategies from the Department of Labor are part of a White House national plan to address gender-based violence.

Washington — NIOSH has extended until Aug. 18 the nomination deadline for its 2023 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award.