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Citing agent safety, IRS ends unannounced visits

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

Executives say workers are doing well. Workers say otherwise

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.

Survey asks workers about toxic environments and mental health

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.

Sen. Joe Manchin not backing Julie Su’s nomination to lead DOL

Washington — Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has announced his opposition to Julie Su’s nomination for labor secretary.
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OSHA proposal on worker walkaround representation under White House review

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.

OSHA’s revised recordkeeping rule to go into effect Jan. 1

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

What wellness benefits do millennial and Gen Z workers want most?

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.

DOL strategies part of White House plan to end gender-based violence

Washington — Workplace-related strategies from the Department of Labor are part of a White House national plan to address gender-based violence.
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You’ve got more time to submit Safe-in-Sound award nominations

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

Last chance to nominate! Does your CEO ‘get it’ about worker safety and health?

It doesn’t matter if your organization has 50 employees or 50,000. If you believe your leader should be recognized, fill out the nomination form and tell us why.

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