Labor & Employment

UL LLC NRTL Recognition Scope Expansion

OSHA has issued a final notice expanding UL LLC's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) scope to include one additional test site at 4322 New Energy Way, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326. The expansion becomes effective March 30, 2026. UL submitted its expansion application on October 6, 2023, and OSHA staff completed facility assessments on February 24-25, 2025.

Extension of OMB Paperwork Approval Comment Period for Whistleblower Retaliation Complaint Procedures

OSHA has extended the public comment period until May 29, 2026, for its request to extend OMB approval of information collection requirements under the Regulations Containing Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints (whistleblower provisions). The agency is seeking comments on paperwork burden estimates for investigating retaliation complaints under seven environmental statutes and the Energy Reorganization Act.

Metal fabrication company sentenced after apprentice guillotine injury

HSE prosecuted MTL Advanced Ltd for breaching Regulation 11(1) of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 after a 17-year-old apprentice suffered a crush injury when their thumb contacted a guillotine machine's clamps during apprenticeship training. The company was fined £140,000 and ordered to pay £5,013 in costs plus £2,000 Victim Surcharge at Sheffield Magistrates' Court. HSE found the company failed to identify a dangerous gap in the guillotine bed even after the incident occurred.

Delaware Division of Arts Announces 15th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition Winners

The Delaware Division of Arts has announced the winners of its 15th annual state employee art exhibition. This notice serves to recognize and celebrate the artistic achievements of state employees.

Pyrotechnician Board of Examiners Meeting Announcement

The New York State Department of Labor has announced a meeting of the Pyrotechnician Board of Examiners scheduled for April 1, 2026. The meeting will cover applicant examinations, experience, and competence for the Pyrotechnician’s Certificate of Competence and may include recommendations to the Commissioner. The public can attend in person or via livestream.

Agency Information Collection Activities and FMLA Comment Request

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has issued a notice requesting public comment on its information collection activities related to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The comment period closes on May 29, 2026.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Asbestos Standard

The Labor Department is requesting public comment on its information collection activities related to the Asbestos Standard for shipyards. This notice is part of the process for submitting the collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.

Retaliation Complaint Procedures; OMB Approval Extension

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a notice extending the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for information collection requirements related to retaliation complaint procedures. This notice is part of the ongoing process for handling such complaints.

UL LLC: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has granted an expansion of recognition to UL LLC. This notice details the expanded scope of recognition for UL LLC as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). The expansion of recognition becomes effective on March 30, 2026.

Grand Forks Workforce Center Business Service Quarterly Newsletter

The Grand Forks Workforce Center has released its Q1 2026 Business Service Quarterly Newsletter. The newsletter contains updates on upcoming recruitment events, career fairs, and workforce statistics, along with an announcement regarding the retirement of Job Service North Dakota's Executive Director.