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Washington — A House appropriations subcommittee has approved a bill that would cut the budgets of OSHA, NIOSH, and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Sacramento, CA — Legislation recently passed by the California Senate and Assembly would provide stronger protections for workers on film sets where firearms and ammunition are used.
Sacramento, CA — The California Assembly has approved legislation that would require fast-food chains and their franchisees to share responsibility for complying with worker safety laws and regulations.
Washington — Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Alma Adams (D-NC) plan to introduce legislation that would increase penalties for child labor law violations.
Sacramento, CA — The California Senate has approved legislation aimed at preventing workplace violence, particularly by banning employer policies that direct non-security personnel to confront shoplifters.
Providence, RI — The Rhode Island Senate recently passed legislation aimed at protecting workers from psychological abuse – such as bullying – on the job.
Washington — Back in the House: Bipartisan legislation that would require businesses to provide restroom access to truckers who are loading or delivering cargo at their warehouses, distribution centers, retailers and ports.
Olympia, WA — Truck drivers in Washington state will have access to restrooms at establishments where they’re picking up or delivering goods, under a new law.
Washington — The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, along with 16 other bills, during a May 23 markup.
St. Paul, MN — Contractors doing work at oil refineries in Minnesota will soon be required to use a certain percentage of skilled and trained workers, under a new state law.