Labor & Workplace
Regulations related to workplace safety, labor standards, wages, and worker protections.
568 regulationsHiring Authority for College Graduates
This regulation makes it easier for recent college graduates to get hired for federal government jobs by creating a streamlined hiring process specifically for them. It aims to bring more young talent into federal agencies while giving graduates a clearer path to government employment.
Streamlining the Regulations Governing Requests for Special Census Services and Studies
The U.S. Bureau of the Census is simplifying the process for requesting custom census data and special studies. This makes it easier for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to get the specific population information they need for planning and decision-making.
Maximum Line Speed under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System
The federal government is proposing new rules about how fast pork processing plants can run their production lines while still properly inspecting meat for safety. The regulation aims to balance food safety with industry efficiency, and it matters because it affects both the safety of pork products Americans eat and the working conditions of plant employees.
Hiring Authority for Post-Secondary Students
This regulation makes it easier for federal agencies to hire college and university students for government jobs. It simplifies the hiring process so that students can work for the federal government while continuing their studies or during summer breaks.
Eliminating Obsolete Marking Requirements for Toy, Look-Alike, and Imitation Firearms
This regulation removes outdated federal requirements that toy guns, fake guns, and realistic-looking imitation firearms had to have special markings or warning labels. The change streamlines these requirements while still maintaining safety standards for toy firearms.
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation: Brakes on Portable Conveyors
This regulation requires portable conveyor belts used in transportation to have properly functioning brakes to prevent accidents and injuries. The rule ensures that equipment used to load and unload trucks meets safety standards set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Qualifications of Drivers; Vision Standards Grandfathering Provision
This federal rule allows truck drivers who currently have vision problems to continue working under existing standards rather than meeting new, stricter vision requirements. The regulation grandfathers in current drivers, meaning they can keep their jobs even if they wouldn't qualify under updated eye-sight standards going forward.
Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties: Applicability to the Exception for Certain Military Personnel
This federal rule clarifies which military truck drivers can operate commercial vehicles without obtaining a standard commercial driver's license (CDL). The regulation updates existing exceptions for certain military personnel, determining what rules and penalties apply to those who qualify for this military exemption.
Maximum Line Speed Rates for Young Chicken and Turkey Establishments Operating under the New Poultry Inspection System
The federal government is proposing new rules about how fast chicken and turkey processing plants can run their production lines. The rules aim to balance food safety and worker safety while keeping inspection procedures effective at poultry facilities.
Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans; Amendment Reconsideration
The EPA is reconsidering its rules about how facilities that store hazardous chemicals must prepare emergency response plans to prevent spills and accidents. This matters because these plans help protect nearby communities, workers, and the environment from dangerous chemical releases.
Extension of Postponement of Effectiveness for Certain Provisions of Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notification
The EPA is delaying the enforcement of certain safety rules about trichloroethylene (TCE), a toxic chemical used in industrial processes. This postponement gives companies more time before they have to comply with stricter regulations designed to protect workers and communities from exposure to this potentially harmful substance.
Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication (AS49)
The Department of Veterans Affairs is updating how it evaluates the impact of medications when determining disability benefits for veterans. This change helps ensure that veterans taking medications for service-related conditions get fair consideration when the VA reviews their disability ratings.