Washington — Keith Sonderling is now the 31st leader of the Department of Labor, after the Senate confirmed his nomination with a 47-41 vote on Sept. 30. Sonderling had been serving as acting labor…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging the removal of styrene from…
For working parents paying for childcare, that figure climbs to about $16,000 annually, per Resume.io.
October 1, 2026
UIPL No. 16-26 [email protected] Wed, 09/30/2026 - 10:00 Attachment I: Attachment I: Minimum Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Weekly Benefit Amount: October 1 – December 31, 2026 (110.28 KB)…
What: On October 1, 2026, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposed revisions to the list of birds protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Why: The MBTA prohibits killing,…
Around 31,000 fire spray canisters manufactured by Prepared Hero have been recalled because of a risk of rupturing and failing to operate during a fire. The recall, announced Sept. 10 by the Consumer…
Nearly half of companies don’t plan to make any changes to their value-based arrangements in the next three years, EY found.
UIPL No. 15-26 [email protected] Tue, 09/29/2026 - 15:50 September 30, 2027 Attachment I: FY 2027 Detailed State Base Staff Planning Levels (223.8 KB) Attachment II: Back-up Material for Workload…
Fish, seafood, and hardwood products raised through Advocacy’s Roundtable included in U.S.-China Board of Trade action aimed at reducing Chinese barriers to American exports WASHINGTON, D.C. – The…
Indianapolis — The National Safety Council and other safety organizations are teaming up with OSHA to develop resources, training and practical solutions focused on preventing serious injuries and…
While companies say that fraudulent candidates are complicating the recruiting process, job seekers are also concerned about scams, an iHire report said.
On September 28, 2026, the Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to rescind styrene’s listing as a candidate for “high priority” designation under the…
Whether you manage a warehouse, manufacturing facility, office, health care organization or school, implementing a 5S program can help reduce waste, improve efficiency and create a safer, more…
The finance software firm is now treating AI spending as another component of an employee’s cost alongside salary, bonuses and payroll taxes, the CFO said.
What: On September 29, 2026, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published a final rule amending its Title VI regulations in 13 CFR part 112. The rule removes the affirmative-action and…
Washington — The Department of Health and Human Services has unveiled “the first official, recurring process to identify, consolidate, and publish anticipated HHS purchases of personal protective…
Employers have some discretion to discipline employees over social media content, but federal laws prohibit unfavorable treatment because of religious beliefs, EEOC has said.
Small businesses have driven economic growth in the United States for 250 years. In our newest series, Industries That Built America, we highlight titan industries that changed the course of American…
Washington — Incidents reported to the Chemical Safety Board during fiscal year 2026 “have been particularly deadly in comparison to previous years,” CSB Chair Steve Owens said. Speaking during a…
The case demonstrates how courts have had to parse the implications of the high court’s 2020 decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Ga .
What: On September 28, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would reconsider the 2024 amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)…
Washington — Prentice Cline is the new deputy assistant secretary at OSHA, the agency’s updated organizational chart shows. Cline previously served as acting deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of…
Mark O’Donovan, JPMorgan’s CEO of international consumer banking, will succeed human resources head Robin Leopold, who is retiring, in January, the bank said.
Washington — A new toolbox talk on safe practices for operating boom trucks is available from NIOSH and CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training. The document explains how to use load…
Experts have observed several factors that make Generation Z poised to behave differently at work than previous generations.
