Washington — The National Transportation Safety Board is urging the Federal Railroad Administration to prohibit rail workers from riding railroad equipment during shoving movements “given the risk of…
Allegheny County’s policy also applies to remote employees whose employers are based in other states.
Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - October 9, 2026 montiel.jose.a… 2026-10-21 ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) And the Migrants and Minorities…
October 13, 2026US Labor Department finds 6 New York, New Jersey construction employers exposed workers to safety hazards, assesses combined $648K in penalties
What: On October 5, 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a request for comments and notice of a public hearing on the operation of the United States-Mexico-Canada…
Birmingham, England — Many organizations rely on “recruiting people with occupational safety and health competence rather than developing it in their own employees,” a recent report from the Royal…
The proposed regulations aim to incorporate changes to California law and “where appropriate” to align state law with the Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - September 21, 2026 montiel.jose.a… 2026-10-21 ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) And the Migrants and Minorities…
What: On October 14, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to extend certain regulatory compliance dates for trichloroethylene (TCE) use under the Toxic Substances Control Act…
Turku, Finland — A recent study of hybrid workers found that although they averaged more sleep on days they worked remotely than when they went into the office, they also were more sedentary. Finnish…
The U.S. Department of Labor said the initiative is designed to “address the critical workforce needs of employers in high-growth and emerging industries” in the region.
What: On October 14, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the 2025 reporting deadline for the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Rule to March 10, 2027. Why: The EPA has been…
Washington — Chemical facility operators should restore equipment integrity as soon as it’s found to be deficient, the Chemical Safety Board is saying as it continues its investigation into a fatal…
White-collar professional fathers in the U.S. take more leave than fathers in the 12 other countries studied, Deel found.
Storrs, CT — Occupational illnesses are “largely preventable when workplaces recognize hazards early and implement practical control measures,” according to a new guidance document published by the…
Decision-makers identified changes in government policies as one of the biggest hiring challenges for 2026.
College Station, TX — A recent study of construction worker use of lower-back exoskeletons found that in addition to experiencing less fatigue, workers also exhibited improved hazard recognition.…
Employers expressed more confidence in the higher education sector than the general public, according to a new Gallup and the Lumina Foundation poll.
Sacramento, CA — Two new laws in California prohibit employers from using AI tools to monitor employees’ neural or emotional data, as well as using AI to make automated disciplinary or termination…
The shift indicates potential optimism about future staffing needs, an economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab said.
Eye injuries related to cosmetic and personal care products sent nearly six people to the ER each day from 2005 through 2024, according to the results of a recent study. Led by University of…
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