- Bill would ban consideration of pregnancy in comp claims
- No extension for groups opposed to OSHA silica rule
A federal appeals court has denied a request by industry groups challenging OSHA’s silica rule for a 60-day extension to give the Trump administration time to evaluate the rule while supporters lobby the court to preserve the regulation.
- OSHA’s union rep inspection policy under fire
An OSHA policy allowing union officials to participate in inspections at nonunionized workplaces may be doomed after a recent court ruling.
- OSHA compliance remains priority amid uncertainty
Current OSHA rules still apply despite questions about how the Trump administration will impact the regulatory environment.
- Tidal wave of opioid-related legislation looms
Pennsylvania and New Jersey are among several states working to limit opioid prescribing.
- Opponents urge courts to reject OSHA’s electronic record-keeping rule
A lawsuit argues that the rule is unlawful because it prohibits or limits incident-based employer safety incentive programs and/or routine mandatory post-accident drug testing programs.
- Brazil judge rules Uber drivers are employees, deserve benefits
A Brazilian judge ruled that a driver using the Uber ride-hailing app is an employee of the San Francisco-based company and is entitled to workers’ benefits, adding to the global debate over labor rights for drivers on the platform.
- California workers show high lead levels in blood
Nearly 16% of workers tested by the California Occupational Blood Lead Registry had high blood lead levels, a report shows.
- Pregnant women invited to quit jobs: ‘It’s not a prison’
The workplace is not a prison, said one lawmaker in South Dakota who sided against a workplace accommodation bill that would have made it easier for pregnant and postpartum women to remain on the job.