Labor & Employment

Washington State Fines Roofing Companies $1.4 Million for Fall Violations

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has issued $1.4 million in fines to five construction companies for serious fall protection violations over the last four months. Falls from heights remain the most cited serious workplace safety violation in the state.

Bus Driver Charged with Workers' Comp Fraud

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced that a Renton bus driver faces a felony theft charge for allegedly collecting over $50,000 in workers' compensation benefits while working other jobs. The charges were filed by the Washington State Attorney General's Office.

Seattle Company Fined for Asbestos Safety Violations

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has fined Seattle Environmental Services LLC over $200,000 for knowingly exposing workers to asbestos and misleading investigators. The company ignored numerous safety rules during an asbestos removal project, putting workers at serious risk.

Massachusetts AG's Labor Day Report Highlights Worker Protections

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released the annual Labor Day Report for Fiscal Year 2025, detailing efforts to protect workers' rights. The report highlights over 1,500 enforcement actions against employers, resulting in the assessment of more than $196.6 million in unpaid wages and penalties for over 137,890 workers.

AG Campbell Cites Construction Company $744,224 for Workers' Rights Violations

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has issued citations totaling over $744,000 against Franca Service, Inc. and its president for violating state wage and hour laws. The citations include restitution for 101 workers and civil penalties for issues such as failure to pay overtime and misclassification of employees.

AG Campbell Secures $865,000 Settlement for Worker Misclassification

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced a $865,000 settlement with online supermarket Weee! for misclassifying over 160 delivery drivers as independent contractors and violating earned sick time laws. Weee! has agreed to reclassify drivers as employees and comply with state labor laws.

AG cites owner over $1M for worker payment failures

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has issued a citation against William J. Segal, owner of Alpha Healthcare LLC, for over $1 million in penalties and restitution due to failure to make timely wage payments to nearly 500 employees. The citation covers unpaid wages for work performed between September 15, 2024, and September 28, 2024.

State AG Secures $583,000 from Security Company for Wage and Sick Time Violations

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office secured over $583,000 from Northeast Security, Inc. (NSI) to resolve allegations of violating state wage and earned sick time laws. The settlement includes restitution for over 3,000 workers and state penalties.

Prepaid Card Report on Workers' Compensation Payments

The California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation (CHSWC) has released a final report examining the use of prepaid card programs for workers' compensation indemnity payments. The report considers recommendations for the continuation of such programs.

CHSWC Releases 2025 WOSHTEP Advisory Board Annual Report

The California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) has released the 2025 Worker Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program (WOSHTEP) Advisory Board Annual Report. The report evaluates the use and impact of programs aimed at reducing job-related injuries and illnesses among California workers.