workers rights
Safety experts warn that the Trump administration move will leave regulators oblivious to workplace coronavirus clusters.
Tiny fines. Few inspections. No new regulations. Experts say the agency entrusted with protecting workers has been AWOL amid a historic crisis.
The major ride-hailing companies plan to appeal the decision, which would obligate them to provide additional benefits to drivers.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration gently enforces its voluntary COVID-19 guidelines.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
There's a risk, but some states have laws protecting employees from being fired for legal off-duty activities.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and fellow lawmakers say the agency has "largely abdicated its investigation and enforcement responsibilities" during the crisis.
Unionized workers are far more likely to speak out about dangerous working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic. There's no mystery as to why.
The proposal contrasts sharply with the stance of Republicans, who want to shield employers from coronavirus-related lawsuits.
Tim Bray, an engineer overseeing operations at Amazon Cloud, called the firings "chickens**t" in his public resignation.
The number of infections and deaths tied to meat processing plants continues to grow each day.