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WATSONTOWN, PA — The U.S. Department of Labor proposed $496,528 in penalties against General Shale Brick Inc. after federal inspectors alleged the company knowingly exposed workers at its Watsontown plant …
OSHA Proposes $496K Fine for Pennsylvania Brick Maker Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has eliminated disparate-impact provisions from its Title VI regulations, narrowing the circumstances under which schools can face federal civil rights liability when …
Education Department Ends Disparate-Impact Rules Under Title VI Read More
HORSHAM, PA — Nearly half of U.S. employees do not feel fulfilled at work, while a small minority who report high levels of fulfillment consistently cite impact, appreciation, harmony and …
Study Finds Nearly Half of U.S. Workers Lack Job Fulfillment Read More PITTSBURGH, PA — A major expansion of the Heinz History Center will include enhanced worker safety oversight under a new federal partnership aimed at reducing construction site injuries and hazards.
New Safety Push Targets Risks at Major Pittsburgh Build Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal workplace safety officials will increase inspections in dozens of high-risk industries under an updated program aimed at reducing heat-related illnesses and deaths on the job. What …
OSHA Targets Heat Risks With Expanded Workplace Inspections Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Two Chester County Intermediate Unit leaders were recognized among the best in Pennsylvania, earning top honors at the 71st Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials annual conference.
CCIU Leaders Earn Top Honors at Statewide School Business Conference Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Warehouse workers in Pennsylvania could see new safety protections under proposed legislation aimed at addressing injury rates that significantly exceed industry averages.
Pa. Lawmaker Targets Warehouse Injuries With New Bills Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Workers who believe they have faced religious discrimination on the job now have a new federal resource to seek guidance, as the U.S. Department of Labor launches …
New Federal Site Targets Religious Bias at Workplaces Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Employers across the country may see increased federal support and guidance on workplace safety under a new initiative designed to help businesses meet safety standards and reduce …
OSHA Launches New Program to Help Businesses Avoid Violations Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has renewed its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. This initiative aims to …
OSHA Renews National Initiative to Prevent Amputations in Manufacturing Read More