Business & Industry

Chicago — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Chicago District Office has filed a pair of lawsuits against separate employers for violations of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

Washington — The National Safety Council is among a dozen organizations urging President Donald Trump to nominate a Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner who will ensure data “remains credible and accurate.”

Washington — Nearly 60% of small-business employees have witnessed a workplace injury in the past year, and almost half of those injuries were considered preventable, results of a recent survey show.

Washington — A safety culture that resonates deeply with workers revolves around four key elements and strategies, the National Safety Council says.

Washington — A new guide from the National Safety Council is intended to help small and medium-sized employers effectively adopt safety technologies.

Washington — The Senate has confirmed David Keeling as the new leader of OSHA. Legislators approved S. Res 412 with a 51-46 vote on Oct. 3, then voted 51-47 on Oct. 7 to confirm Keeling and more than 100 other nominees.

Washington — The Department of Labor is providing phone numbers that stakeholders can use instead of agency websites during the federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1.

London — More high-quality evaluations of emerging technologies that impact workplace safety are needed to help employers feel confident about using new tech, according to a recently published report from Lloyd’s Register Foundation.

Secaucus, NJ — The percentage of U.S. workers who tested positive for fentanyl in random on-the-job drug tests was seven times greater than the percentage of people whose preemployment tests came back positive, according to Quest Diagnostics’ annual Drug Testing Index for 2024.

Worker advocates are encouraging employers to create a supportive environment for employees in recovery from a substance use disorder.