As another state considers protections, WCRI publishes new data on heat’s impact on workplace accidents.
As another state considers protections, WCRI publishes new data on heat’s impact on workplace accidents.
Oklahoma and Rhode Island enact new presumptions, with Georgia adding extra coverage.
If enacted, Senate Bill 2900 would require worker protections from extreme heat and cold.
Different types of cancers are being added to pre-existing presumptions.
California, Georgia, New York, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania could start a national trend.
The rule clarifies differences between employees and contractors, establishing who is entitled to benefits – including workers’ comp.
Many states passed or proposed changes in 2023, with two states so far working on bills for 2024.
As legislative sessions open, several states have continued to introduce PTSD bills.
The order seeks increased transparency from AI companies regarding model operations, safety and privacy standards, and consumer/worker protections.
Similar to a Washington law passed earlier this year, employees are not permitted to possess, to be impaired by, or to use cannabis on the job.