Labor & Employment

Work-Based Learning Webinar on Industry Credentials

Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Education are hosting a webinar on March 10, 2026, to discuss integrating industry-recognized credentials into work-based learning programs for high schools and community colleges. The webinar will cover the definition of industry credentials, reporting requirements, and examples of integration across various sectors.

IowaWORKS Account Security Reminder

The Iowa Department of Workforce Development issued a reminder to IowaWORKS users about the importance of securing their login credentials. Users are responsible for maintaining their username and password to access services like filing claims and applying for jobs.

Iowa VR Town Hall Series on Workforce Services for Iowans with Disabilities

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services and the Iowa Department of the Blind are launching a new series of town halls to inform Iowans with disabilities and other stakeholders about available workforce services. The series will cover topics such as Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), Self-Employment, Assistive Technology, and Job Readiness.

Bus Driver Charged with Theft for Faking Injury to Collect Benefits

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced a Renton bus driver faces a felony theft charge for allegedly collecting over $50,000 in workers' compensation benefits while working multiple other jobs. The driver is accused of falsely attesting he was too injured to work, defrauding the system and potentially impacting benefits for genuinely injured workers.

Washington State Fines Roofing Companies Over $1.4 Million for Fall Violations

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has issued over $1.4 million in fines to five construction companies in the last four months for fall protection violations. Falls from heights remain the most cited serious workplace safety violation in the state, with companies failing to provide proper safety gear for employees working at heights above four feet.

Asbestos removal company fined for exposing workers and misleading investigators

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has cited Seattle Environmental Services LLC for over $200,000 in fines for knowingly exposing workers to asbestos and misleading investigators. The company ignored multiple safety rules during an asbestos removal project, putting workers at serious risk.

BOLI expands immigrant workers' rights trainings for Oregon employers

BOLI expands immigrant workers' rights trainings for Oregon employers

Oregon BOLI Funding Bill HB 4027 A Passed Legislature

The Oregon Legislature has passed House Bill 4027 A, securing a stable funding framework for the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). This legislation aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of Oregon's workplace and civil rights enforcement system.

BOLI ADR Program Secures Over $3 Million in Settlements

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) announced that its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program has secured over $3 million in settlements for Oregonians in its first year. The program offers free, confidential mediation services to resolve disputes between workers, employers, tenants, and landlords.

Oregon Bureau Lifts Wage Claim Income Threshold

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is lifting the income threshold for wage claims, restoring investigations for all Oregonians regardless of income level. This change, effective October 1, 2025, is enabled by a legislative investment that increases BOLI's capacity by 30%.