Recent changes
GovPing monitors sources for this role, tracking 103 of the 2,305 total sources on the platform across guidance, enforcement, rule, notice, and consultation. In the last 7 days, 82 changes were recorded.
Recent high-impact actions include OSHA's $4.6M penalty against Revoli Construction after a fatal trench collapse, and Washington L&I's $224,320 fine against Dyno Battery for lead hazards. The EEOC settled a sexual harassment claim against Justin Vineyards & Winery for $1.49M, and Planned Parenthood of Illinois agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve a race discrimination probe.
Minnesota DLI Awards $3M Grants for Teacher Apprenticeships
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has awarded $3 million in grants to three registered teacher apprenticeship programs. These grants aim to expand the programs, enabling participants to earn a teaching license and bachelor's degree at no cost, addressing teacher shortages in the state.
Minnesota Fatal Work Injuries Rise to 84 in 2024
Minnesota recorded 84 fatal work injuries in 2024, an increase from 70 in 2023 and the highest number since 2017. The state's fatal-injury rate rose to 2.9 per 100,000 workers, though it remains below the national average. The Department of Labor and Industry urges worksites to focus on safety.
Minnesota DLI Awards Construction Mental Health Grants
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has awarded grants totaling $750,000 to two organizations to support mental health initiatives within the construction industry. The Associated General Contractors of Minnesota Foundation and Suicide Awareness Voices of Education will use the funds to develop outreach, resources, and worksite strategies.
Minnesota Workplace Injury and Illness Rate Holds Steady
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced that the state's estimated workplace injury and illness rate for 2024 remained steady at an all-time low of 2.9 OSHA-recordable nonfatal cases per 100 full-time equivalent workers. This rate matches the 2023 figure and represents the lowest recorded since 1973.
Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners Proposed Rule Amendments Public Hearing
The Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners will hold a public hearing on April 21, 2026, to accept comments on proposed amendments to its administrative rules. These changes aim to incorporate Act 746 of 2025 and update the state electrical code to the 2020 National Electrical Code edition.
DOJ Sues Harvard University for Antisemitism
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University for alleged discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The suit claims Harvard has been deliberately indifferent to antisemitic harassment and has failed to enforce its campus rules.
OSHA cites SV Labs for 13 violations after explosion
OSHA has cited Wisconsin-based SV Labs Prescott Corp. for 13 safety violations following an explosion and fire involving nitrocellulose and flammable liquids. The agency proposed $275,694 in penalties. The employer has contested the citations.
MSPB Seeks Input for Merit Systems Studies
The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is seeking public suggestions for its research agenda on Federal workforce issues. Submissions are due by July 1, 2019, and are intended to help MSPB identify key topics for studies ensuring merit system principles are upheld.
Labor Department: Agency Information Collection Activities Proposed Extension
The Department of Labor has published a notice proposing the extension of a generic clearance for collecting qualitative feedback on agency service delivery. This notice is open for public comment for 60 days.
Retirement Security Rule: Investment Advice Fiduciary Vacatur Notice
The Department of Labor has published a notice regarding the vacatur of the Retirement Security Rule concerning the definition of an investment advice fiduciary. This rule, originally set to be effective April 20, 2026, is being vacated due to a court order.
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