Labor & Employment

Construction Contractor Cited 7 Willful, 33 Repeat Violations After Fatal Cave-in

OSHA cited Revoli Construction Co. Inc. with $4.6M in proposed penalties after a fatal November 2025 trench collapse in Yarmouth, Massachusetts that killed one worker and seriously injured another. The agency issued 7 willful, 33 repeat, and 17 serious violations for failing to provide safe exits, adequate cave-in protection, proper shoring systems, and maintaining unsafe spoil piles. The employer has 15 business days to comply, request a conference, or contest the findings.

Fiduciary Duty of Prudence for 401(k) Alternative Asset Investments

The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration issued a proposed rule (RIN 1210-AC38) to clarify fiduciary duties under ERISA Section 404 regarding the selection of designated investment alternatives for participant-directed 401(k) plans, including asset allocation funds with alternative assets. The proposal implements Executive Order 14330 and provides a safe harbor to reduce regulatory burden and litigation risk for plan fiduciaries. Public comments are due June 1, 2026.

Updated COVID-19 Recording and Reporting Enforcement Policy

OSHA issued updated enforcement guidance for COVID-19 recording and reporting, effective immediately. The agency will no longer cite employers for failure to record COVID-19 cases under 29 CFR Part 1904 or report COVID-19 fatalities and hospitalizations, bringing COVID-19 treatment in line with common cold and flu cases. OSHA also continues the enforcement stay for COVID-19 ETS healthcare provisions under 29 CFR 1910.502.

Mass contractor fined $4.6M after fatal trench collapse

OSHA cited Revoli Construction Co. Inc. with $4,699,362 in penalties for 7 willful, 33 repeat, and 17 serious violations following a fatal trench collapse in Yarmouth, MA on Nov. 18, 2025. One worker died and another was seriously injured when workers were trapped in an unprotected trench. The violations include failing to provide safe exit, inadequate cave-in protection, and unsupported underground utilities.

Proposed PTE 84-14 Exemption for Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

EBSA published a notice of proposed prohibited transaction exemption under PTE 84-14 for The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., seeking relief from ERISA prohibited transaction rules for certain investment management transactions. The exemption, if granted, would be in effect for five years from June 9, 2026 through June 8, 2031. The public comment period closes 30 days from publication.

Meet-the-Employer Event with Department of Corrections

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation announces a meet-the-employer event hosted by Rapid City Job Service with the Department of Corrections on April 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MDT. Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect directly with DOC representatives, learn about open positions at the new Rapid City Correctional Facility, apply for positions, and potentially participate in initial interviews.

Workforce Knowledge Series: Navigating Economic Growth

South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation announces a free online Workforce Knowledge Series session on April 9, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. CDT via Microsoft Teams. The session covers how Cornerstones Career Learning Center partners with businesses to support workforce development and economic growth. Registration is required via the provided URL.

Hiring Event for Various Positions in Boise

The Idaho Department of Labor announces a hiring event on April 8, 2026, at the State of Idaho Chinden Campus in Boise. Multiple employers including healthcare providers, government agencies, and universities will recruit for positions such as 911 dispatchers, registered nurses, CNC machinists, and home care aides. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon in Building 6.

Mobile PA CareerLink Unit Launch in North Central Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry launched a new mobile PA CareerLink unit to serve six north central Pennsylvania counties (Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter). This is the third mobile CareerLink unit in Pennsylvania, staffed with workforce professionals and funded through federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Adult funding. The mobile office will provide career services, training opportunities, and employer connections directly to rural communities where access to workforce services may be limited.

Exel Inc. - Disability Discrimination

The EEOC has filed a federal lawsuit against Exel Inc., an international logistics company, alleging disability discrimination at the company's Georgia warehouse facilities. The enforcement action seeks compensatory and punitive damages for the affected warehouse workers. This case demonstrates the EEOC's continued enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act in warehouse and logistics operations.