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Washington — The House has passed a Congressional Review Act resolution intended to nullify the National Labor Relations Board’s recent rule revising the definition of “joint employer.”

Washington — OSHA’s maximum penalty for willful or repeat violations will be increasing approximately 3.2%.

Washington — To mark the one-year anniversary of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act, the Department of Labor and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have published a new set of resources.

Washington — NIOSH is accepting nominations until March 1 for its Prevention through Design Award.

Washington — The Department of Labor has issued a final rule that targets “employee misclassification” of workers as independent contractors.

Portland, OR — In an effort to prevent worker deaths and injuries stemming from runover and backover incidents, the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences has issued a hazard alert.

Bethesda, MD — The H.H. Brown Shoe Co. has issued a safety recall of its Redeemer Men’s Work Boot Model DH 5379 because of a potential hazard.

Silver Spring, MD — Health care providers can help pregnant construction workers stay safe on the job. A new resource from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training explains how.

Tumwater, WA — In an effort to protect workers against unhealthy air caused by wildfire smoke, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has issued permanent rules on the hazard.