Labor & Employment

Waste Firm Fined After Worker Fell From Height

Woodhorn Group Limited has been fined £14,000 after an employee suffered a broken leg in a fall from a compost screening machine. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found the company failed to assess risks and provide a safe system of work, allowing employees to bypass safety measures. The incident occurred on 16 February 2024, and the fine was issued on 16 March 2026.

Proposed Exemption for AT&T from Prohibited Transaction Restrictions

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued a proposed exemption regarding prohibited transaction restrictions for AT&T Inc. This notice outlines the details of the proposed exemption and provides information for interested parties.

Montana DLI Initiative Wins National Workforce Award

The Montana Department of Labor and Industry's Office of Tribal Liaison Hope and Realization Initiative has received the William J. Harris Equal Opportunity Award. This initiative focuses on strengthening workforce access for tribal job seekers through various programs and engagement efforts.

UIAB Meeting Agenda - March 18, 2026

The Montana Department of Labor and Industry has published the agenda for the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (UIAB) meeting scheduled for March 18, 2026. The agenda outlines the topics to be discussed during the meeting.

Montana DLI Warns About Phishing Scam

The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) is warning residents and businesses about a phishing scam using deceptive emails impersonating DLI officials. The notice advises recipients not to interact with suspicious emails and to verify communications through official DLI channels.

Governor Appoints Licensing Reform Task Force

Governor Greg Gianforte of Montana has appointed members to a new Licensing Reform Task Force. The task force is charged with identifying and recommending the elimination of unnecessary professional and occupational licensing requirements, with a report due by September 2, 2026.

Governor Launches Task Force for Occupational Licensing Reform

Governor Greg Gianforte of Montana has launched a new task force to reform occupational licensing requirements. The task force aims to streamline processes, reduce barriers to entry for workers, and address shortages in fields like construction and healthcare. It is expected to provide recommendations by September 2, 2026.

Virtual hiring event March 18 connects job seekers with employers

Virtual hiring event March 18 connects job seekers with employers

Labor Department Session on Cost of Bad Hire

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is hosting a free online session for employers on March 12, 2026, to discuss the financial, operational, and cultural impacts of bad hiring practices. The session aims to provide strategies for preventing recruitment failures.

South Dakota Labor Department Offers Virtual Layoff Assistance

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is hosting a virtual layoff assistance session on March 3, 2026. The session will guide laid-off individuals through applying for reemployment benefits and highlight job search resources.