Tag: workplace_safety

Media Monitor: House Leaders Form Task Force on Workplace Safety

13 May 2026 6:01 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

The Washington Post reports that House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are creating a task force to improve workplace safety in Congress, following recent high-profile incidents.

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Governor Lamont Enacts Sweeping Legislation to Bolster Workers' Rights in Connecticut

11 May 2026 2:43 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Lamont signed Public Act 26-12, an omnibus labor bill enhancing workers' rights in Connecticut. It addresses wage theft, job protections, compensation for assaulted workers, and mandates wage and benefit disclosure in job postings.

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