The federal government is taking a more aggressive approach to prosecuting violations of workplace safety statutes, according to a workers’ comp insurance organization.

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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Monday published a final rule that updates requirements for personal protective equipment for workers in general industry,

Calling opt-out plans that replace traditional workers’ compensation a “disturbing trend,” U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez has said in an interview with NPR the

John Elkann, chairman and chief executive officer of Exor, has been named chairman of PartnerRe Ltd.’s board of directors, the company announced on Thursday.

A nonprofit public-policy organization is calling for criminal prosecution in more cases in which a worker is hurt or dies on the job.

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