The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in January 2026 rescinded Biden-era workplace anti-harassment and discrimination guidance mainly focused on protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and breastfeeding and pregnancy-related issues. The move, which came after the EEOC achieved a quorum and a Republican majority, follows through on the policy priorities of the Trump administration. But while the […]
While employers’ main priority for containing workers’ comp costs should be workplace safety, they also need to keep an eye out for three stealth factors that can nudge their premiums higher. Where employees work, what they do from day to day and how production technology affects workplace behavior are all often flying below the radar […]
Updated Cal/OSHA confined spaces regulations for construction took effect Jan. 1, creating a standalone set of rules that separate construction requirements from general industry standards. The rules clarify procedures for entry permits, rescue operations and emergency medical response related to permit-required confined spaces. The changes were adopted by the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards […]
Cyber risks are set to intensify in 2026 as artificial intelligence reshapes how attacks are launched and how organizations defend themselves. Three new reports agree that cybercrime is becoming faster, more targeted and more disruptive to business operations. AI is accelerating existing threats and shortening the time between intrusion and impact. According to a report […]