Labor

Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting comment on proposed rules that would remove maximum line speeds at eligible pork-processing facilities and...

Washington — Citing pending litigation, the Environmental Protection Agency has pushed to May 18 the effective date of certain provisions of a final rule,...

Washington — OSHA has published a step-by-step guide and fact sheet as part of its new Safety Champions Program. The voluntary, self-guided program is intended...

Washington — Two House Democrats aren’t satisfied with the Department of Labor’s answers to their questions about whether the agency is enforcing the Black...

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,...

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

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...