Labor & Employment

MSHA Proposes Extending Medical Surveillance for Coal Miners

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is requesting public comments on its information collection titled 'Periodic Medical Surveillance Examinations for Coal Miners.' This consultation is part of MSHA's effort to ensure the effectiveness of its data collection related to miner health and safety standards.

MSHA Seeks Comments on Sanitary Facilities Waiver Application

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking public comments on an information collection titled 'Application for Waiver of Surface Sanitary Facilities' Requirements (Pertaining to Coal Mines)'. This consultation is part of MSHA's effort to ensure its information collection requirements are clear, minimize burden, and are properly assessed under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

MSHA Supporting Statement 2026

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has posted its Supporting Statement for 2026. This document outlines the agency's information collection requests and justifications for the upcoming year.

Mine Safety Administration Supporting Statement for Information Collection 1219-0003

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has posted a supporting statement for information collection request 1219-0003. This notice pertains to the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) review of an existing information collection.

MSHA Supporting Statement Document

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has posted a supporting statement document related to its 2026 activities. This document provides background information and justification for MSHA's proposed regulatory or programmatic actions for the upcoming year.

Workers' Comp Fraud: Employee Charged for $80,000 Benefits

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has uncovered workers' compensation fraud by an Arlington man who allegedly collected over $80,000 in benefits while working for two out-of-state employers. The individual faces a theft charge, and L&I is emphasizing that all employers operating in Washington must adhere to state regulations.

WRC Awards €650 for Working Time Act Breach

The Irish Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) awarded €650 to an employee for breaches of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. The employer, The Portlaoise Pantry Limited, failed to provide required breaks to the complainant within the statutory timeframe. The decision highlights the importance of adhering to break entitlements under Irish labor law.

Valeria Butera v. Rotunda Hospital - Pay Scale Recognition

The Workplace Relations Commission has ruled in favor of Valeria Butera in a case concerning pay scale recognition. The decision addresses the incorrect placement of Ms. Butera on the first point of the Grade V pay scale upon her employment with the Rotunda Hospital, failing to account for recognized relevant service abroad.

O'Connor v Killarney Gift Shop - Redundancy Claim Denied

The Workplace Relations Commission denied Catherine O'Connor's redundancy claim against Killarney Gift Shop Ltd. The Adjudication Officer found that a redundancy situation did not exist, as the business intended to continue operations after a seasonal closure. The decision was based on evidence presented by both parties regarding the business's operational status and the complainant's employment.

Andrew Moynihan v All Plast Engineering Ltd - Adjudication Decision

The Workplace Relations Commission has issued an adjudication decision in the case of Andrew Moynihan v. All Plast Engineering Ltd. The decision addresses complaints related to unfair dismissal and paternity leave. The hearing was conducted remotely, and the adjudication officer consolidated the paternity leave claim with the unfair dismissal claim.