State Laws

Denver — A bill aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat and cold was approved March 18 by the Colorado House’s Health and Human...

Denver — A pair of Colorado lawmakers have introduced a bill that would maintain the state’s current health and safety standards even if the...

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

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

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

Harrisburg, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has opened 339 new truck parking spaces at 24 locations throughout the state. PennDot Secretary Mike Carroll...

Lansing, MI — Michigan OSHA has scheduled a public hearing for March 4 to discuss proposed updates to its concrete construction rules. The agency says...

Frankfort, KY — Legislation intended to clarify criminal trespass laws to enhance worker safety in Kentucky has advanced out of the state House. Sponsored by...

Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has launched an e-tool to help employers comply with provisions of the state’s...

New York — A new law in New York City will require construction worker and supervisor safety training to address mental health, substance misuse,...