Labor & Employment

Plastics firm fined after two workers lose fingers

Commercial Lines Limited (trading as HLN Supplies) has been fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following two separate incidents in August 2024 where two workers lost fingers due to unsafe machinery. The company pleaded guilty to charges related to inadequate machine guarding and insufficient training.

DOJ Investigates California and Maine Prison Housing Practices

The Department of Justice has initiated federal investigations into California and Maine regarding their practices of housing biological men in women's prisons. These investigations will determine if these practices violate the constitutional rights of female prisoners, specifically concerning safety and equal protection.

Justice Department Sues SeaWorld Over Wheeled Walker Ban

The Justice Department has sued United Parks & Resorts Inc. (UPR), which operates SeaWorld and other theme parks, alleging its policy banning wheeled walkers with seats violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The lawsuit seeks to end the discriminatory policy, modify park practices, and obtain monetary damages and civil penalties.

OSHA Seeks Comments on Logging Operations Paperwork Extension

OSHA is requesting public comments on extending the Office of Management and Budget's approval for information collection requirements under the Standard on Logging Operations. This action is part of OSHA's ongoing effort to reduce employer burden and ensure information collection is necessary and efficient.

OSHA Intertek Testing Services Application Withdrawn

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has withdrawn a document related to an Intertek Testing Services application. The document was identified as a duplicate that was inadvertently added to the docket.

FLRA General Counsel Responsibilities Final Rule

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is amending its General Counsel Responsibilities to revoke the current delegation of authority to Regional Directors for processing representation matters. A new delegation will grant Regional Directors authority only for representation matters arising when the Authority lacks a quorum. This amendment is effective April 23, 2026.

FLRA Rule on Representation Proceedings and Consultation Rights

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) has issued an interim final rule revising regulations for representation proceedings. The changes aim to provide parties with decisions on all consequential issues in these proceedings and streamline the decision-making process. The rule is effective April 23, 2026, with comments accepted until the same date.

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission Sunshine Act Meetings Notice

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission has issued a notice regarding upcoming Sunshine Act meetings. This notice provides details on meeting schedules and any changes to previously announced times or locations.

Labor Organization Reports Information Collection Request

The Department of Labor is submitting an information collection request for Labor Organization and Auxiliary Reports to the OMB for review. This action is related to proposed deregulatory actions concerning filing thresholds and definitions for labor organization reports.

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.