Labor & Employment

Administrative Law Judges Withdrawal

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has formally withdrawn its 2020 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would have revised regulations governing the appointment and employment of administrative law judges (ALJs). The withdrawal affects federal hiring procedures under RIN 3206-AN72 and Docket ID OPM-2025-0274. OPM cited that comments received in 2020 are over five years old and that agencies have already implemented Executive Order 13843 through separate channels.

Meet-the-Employer Event with Department of Corrections

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation announces a meet-the-employer event hosted by Rapid City Job Service with the Department of Corrections on April 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MDT. Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect directly with DOC representatives, learn about open positions at the new Rapid City Correctional Facility, apply for positions, and potentially participate in initial interviews.

Workforce Knowledge Series: Navigating Economic Growth

South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation announces a free online Workforce Knowledge Series session on April 9, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. CDT via Microsoft Teams. The session covers how Cornerstones Career Learning Center partners with businesses to support workforce development and economic growth. Registration is required via the provided URL.

Hiring Event for Various Positions in Boise

The Idaho Department of Labor announces a hiring event on April 8, 2026, at the State of Idaho Chinden Campus in Boise. Multiple employers including healthcare providers, government agencies, and universities will recruit for positions such as 911 dispatchers, registered nurses, CNC machinists, and home care aides. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon in Building 6.

Mobile PA CareerLink Unit Launch in North Central Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry launched a new mobile PA CareerLink unit to serve six north central Pennsylvania counties (Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter). This is the third mobile CareerLink unit in Pennsylvania, staffed with workforce professionals and funded through federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Adult funding. The mobile office will provide career services, training opportunities, and employer connections directly to rural communities where access to workforce services may be limited.

Butterball Sued for ADA Accommodation Denial and Wrongful Termination

The EEOC filed a lawsuit against Butterball LLC alleging the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to provide a reasonable workplace accommodation to an employee and subsequently terminating their employment. The complaint alleges discriminatory termination following a disability-related accommodation request.

Exel Inc. - Disability Discrimination

The EEOC has filed a federal lawsuit against Exel Inc., an international logistics company, alleging disability discrimination at the company's Georgia warehouse facilities. The enforcement action seeks compensatory and punitive damages for the affected warehouse workers. This case demonstrates the EEOC's continued enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act in warehouse and logistics operations.

EEOC v. BestBet Jacksonville - Pregnant Worker Fairness Act Violation

EEOC filed its first Pregnancy Worker Fairness Act lawsuit against BestBet Jacksonville, alleging the casino refused to accommodate a pregnant employee's request for light duty and subsequently terminated her. EEOC seeks compensatory and punitive damages, back pay, and front pay in the federal lawsuit filed in the Middle District of Florida. This enforcement action signals aggressive EEOC enforcement of the PWFA, which took effect in June 2023.

Florida Businesses Set Record High Export Sales in 2025

FloridaCommerce and SelectFlorida announced Florida businesses exported $78.9 billion in 2025, an 8.9% increase from 2024 and a record high. Bilateral merchandise trade totaled $205 billion. SelectFlorida supported 1,463 businesses since July 2025, generating over $486 million in sales at international trade shows.

District Council fined £50,000 after worker seriously injured in ride-on mower incident

HSE prosecuted Bassetlaw District Council for safety failures after an employee sustained serious injuries when a ride-on lawnmower overturned at a churchyard, falling 2.3 metres onto a road below. The council failed to conduct suitable risk assessments for slope work, provide adequate training, or install safety measures at a retaining wall. At Nottingham Magistrates' Court on 30 March 2026, the council was fined £50,000 and ordered to pay £5,138.85 costs plus a £2,000 victim surcharge.