Labor & Employment

Construction Firm Fined After Labourer's Death

Jerram Falkus Construction Limited was fined £40,200 after a 19-year-old labourer died in a fall from a ventilation shaft. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found the shaft was inadequately covered. The company pleaded guilty to breaching work at height regulations.

Department of Labor & Workforce Development | Department of Labor Works with Top New Jersey Employers to Ensure Compliance with Pay Transparency Law

Department of Labor & Workforce Development | Department of Labor Works with Top New Jersey Employers to Ensure Compliance with Pay Transparency Law

OSHA Cares Initiative Strengthens Customer Service and Compliance Assistance

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched the OSHA Cares initiative to enhance customer service and expand compliance assistance for businesses. This agency-wide effort aims to support employers in meeting safety requirements and fostering collaborative safety programs, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized businesses.

Labor Department Cites Wisconsin Manufacturer for Safety Violations After Explosion

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited SV Labs Prescott Corp. for repeat and serious safety violations following an explosion and fire. The agency proposed $275,694 in penalties for issues including inadequate new hire safety training, respiratory protection, and hazard communication.

Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers of Heat Illness Prevention Requirements

Cal/OSHA is reminding employers of their legal obligations to protect workers from heat illness during forecasted heat waves across California. The notice reiterates existing requirements for water, shade, rest breaks, and written prevention plans under the Heat Illness Prevention Standards.

Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency 2025 Annual Report

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) released its 2025 Annual Report detailing improvements in unemployment insurance services for workers and employers. The report highlights key performance metrics compared to U.S. Department of Labor targets, including payment timeliness, appeal resolution, and reemployment rates.

OWCP Provider Enrollment Form Revision Public Comment Request

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is requesting public comments on a proposed revision to the OWCP 1168 Provider Enrollment Form. This collection of information is necessary for OWCP programs to process provider bills. Comments are due by May 18, 2026.

DWC Adjusts Official Medical Fee Schedule

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has adjusted its Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) effective April 1, 2026. These adjustments conform to changes in the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section 5307.1.

Colorado DVR Selected for National Employment Opportunities Network Award

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) has been selected as a "core state" to participate in the U.S. Department of Labor's National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) initiative. This marks DVR's fourth NEON award and aims to expand job opportunities for individuals with serious mental health conditions.

Maine Clean Energy Economy Report

A report from the Maine Department of Energy Resources indicates that Maine's clean energy sector is the fastest growing in New England, supporting over 16,000 jobs and contributing $3 billion to the state's economy in 2024. The sector grew three times faster than Maine's overall workforce.