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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.

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.

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.

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.

EEOC v. BestBet Jacksonville - Pregnant Worker Fairness Act Violation

EEOC filed its first Pregnancy Worker Fairness Act lawsuit against BestBet Jacksonville, alleging the casino refused to accommodate a pregnant employee's request for light duty and subsequently terminated her. EEOC seeks compensatory and punitive damages, back pay, and front pay in the federal lawsuit filed in the Middle District of Florida. This enforcement action signals aggressive EEOC enforcement of the PWFA, which took effect in June 2023.

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.

Butterball Sued for ADA Accommodation Denial and Wrongful Termination

The EEOC filed a lawsuit against Butterball LLC alleging the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to provide a reasonable workplace accommodation to an employee and subsequently terminating their employment. The complaint alleges discriminatory termination following a disability-related accommodation request.