WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor has finalized a new rule requiring employers in the construction industry to ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) fits workers properly, aligning the sector…
Wages for the top 10 fastest-growing jobs rose by 13 to 20 per cent this year, surpassing inflation and indicating shifting demands in the U.S. labour market, according to a…
Fewer women than men in the United States would choose the same career path if they started over, according to new research from Perceptyx’s Center for Workforce Transformation. The study,…
A Portsmouth, Ohio, hardwood flooring manufacturer faces $255,528 in fines after a 23-year-old worker suffered a partial arm amputation while troubleshooting a rip saw machine at the company’s Charles Street…
The U.S. Department of Labor has extended the public comment period for a proposed rule aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses in workplaces until Jan. 14, 2025. Initially set…
A Lake Zurich, Ill., roofing contractor faces $262,631 in new fines after federal safety inspectors found workers exposed to fall hazards during four separate inspections in 2024. The U.S. Department…
A forklift operator’s death at a tire distribution facility in Elm Mott, Texas, has led to 12 safety citations and $288,299 in proposed fines for Mitchell Industrial Tire Co. Inc.,…
Two Florida contractors are facing significant fines after federal safety inspectors found they had exposed workers to dangerous trenching conditions in Jacksonville and Daytona Beach. The U.S. Department of Labor’s…
A Texas District Court has issued a nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), pausing enforcement of the law that requires most small businesses to report ownership and applicant…
Nearly 80 per cent of manufacturers plan to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle shortages in high-skilled labour, according to a new survey by Fluke Reliability. The survey, which…
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