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Cambridge, England — Nearly 90% of companies that participated in a four-day workweek pilot program have continued with that schedule a year later, a follow-up from research organization Autonomy has found.

Nottingham, England — Staying “in the present” amid the digital workplace’s persistent demands can help keep negative feelings at bay, according to a recent University of Nottingham study.

London — “Feeling burned out” and “needing a break” are among the reasons nearly a third of employees have or would consider lying about being sick to skip work, according to the results of a recent survey.

Washington — Ahead of Workers Memorial Day, which will take place April 28, OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration will host events to honor and recognize workers who lost their lives on the job.

Washington — Reminder to employers: If you’re required to submit to OSHA a yearly summary of injury and illnesses data, you must send your 2023 data by March 2.

Tyler, TX — The National Labor Relations Board’s joint employer rule, originally set to go into effect Feb. 26, has been put on hold until at least March 11.

Arlington, VA — The International Safety Equipment Association has launched an online portal to solicit ideas for workplace consensus standards.

Addison, TX — Nearly half of workers in a recent survey say they’d take a pay cut to work for an employer with a better safety culture.

Greenbelt, MD — Inspectors across North America will examine braking systems, lights, tires, and other commercial truck and bus equipment during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 37th annual International Roadcheck.

Boca Raton, FL — The National Council on Compensation Insurance has launched a new interactive resource that combines a decade’s worth of data on workers’ compensation claims involving lost-time injuries and insights.