Labor & Employment

Care Home Fined After Resident Choked to Death

Riverside Care Limited has been fined £16,000 after a resident choked to death on food not prepared to his dietary requirements. The Health and Safety Executive investigation found a failure in the system for preparing modified meals, leading to a fatal outcome. The company pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

Company Sentenced for Worker Vibration Illnesses

Drury Engineering Services Ltd was fined £44,000 after pleading guilty to health and safety breaches that led to seven workers developing vibration-related illnesses. The company failed to adequately assess risks, implement control measures, or provide health surveillance and training.

OSHA Cites Florida Contractor for Struck-By Hazards After Fatality

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited Hyvac Inc., a Florida contractor, for exposing workers to struck-by hazards following a fatal incident in August 2025. The agency proposed $28,135 in penalties for two serious violations related to pressurized piping systems.

OSHA Cites Contractor $60,242 Penalties After Worker Death

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited PCE Petroleum Contractors Enterprises Inc. for 12 serious violations following a worker's fatal exposure to toxic chemicals. The agency proposed $60,242 in penalties.

NYSDOL Opens New Lower Manhattan Career Center

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has opened a new Lower Manhattan Career Center. The center will provide job seekers with career assistance, workshops, resume help, and training programs, while also supporting local businesses in building a skilled workforce.

Women in Construction Week Celebrates Achievements

The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is celebrating Women in Construction Week, highlighting the achievements of women in the trades and encouraging future careers. The notice shares statistics on women in the construction workforce and their representation in workplace injuries.

California Launches Women in Construction Public Awareness Campaign

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has launched a new public awareness campaign, "Women in Construction," to highlight career pathways in the building trades. The campaign aims to address the underrepresentation of women in construction jobs and complements the state's $50 million investment in grants to promote equitable apprenticeship opportunities.

Colorado Celebrates Weights and Measures Week

Colorado's Division of Oil & Public Safety and Department of Agriculture are celebrating Weights and Measures Week, March 1-7, 2026. The event highlights the work of state inspectors in ensuring accuracy in retail transactions, from fuel pumps to grocery scales, protecting consumers and businesses.

NY State Labor Department Opens Lower Manhattan Career Center

The New York State Department of Labor has opened a new Lower Manhattan Career Center. The center will provide job seekers with career assistance and local businesses with resources to build a skilled workforce. This expansion is part of the department's statewide network of career centers.

DWC Adjusts Medical Fee Schedule for Hospitals and ASCs

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted adjustments to the Official Medical Fee Schedule for Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers. These changes conform to the CY2026 Medicare payment system updates and are effective for services rendered on or after March 1, 2026.