Making artificial intelligence work for workers

Making AI work for workers

Artificial intelligence must be developed and used responsibly to improve workers’ lives, positively augment human work and help all people safely enjoy the benefits of technological innovation. Join one of our listening sessions to help us develop best practices around AI that would minimize potential harms to workers’ well-being and maximize potential benefits.

Poultry company will pay nearly $3.8M after endangering young workers

A California poultry processor that provides products to supermarkets and food distributors such as Ralphs, ALDI, Grocery Outlet and SYSCO Corp. endangered young workers, deprived workers of wages and responded with retaliatory firings. The company has agreed to pay nearly $3.8 million in back wages, damages and penalties.

Centering workers in the climate transition

At COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs Thea Lee discussed how the U.S. is supporting a worker-centered approach to climate policy. She also shared insights about the impacts of climate change on child labor and highlighted our work to combat labor abuses in the clean energy sector. Learn more about how we’re ensuring a “just transition” to a low-carbon economy that respects workers’ rights.

Up to $4M awarded to reduce labor risks associated with climate change in Nepal

We’ve awarded up to $4 million to help build the capacity of communities in Nepal to address child labor and forced labor, with a specific focus on confronting new challenges arising from climate change.

Honoring America’s miners

Throughout history, miners and their unions have been at the forefront of the fight for better workplace protections. On National Miners Day, we honor the contributions of miners past and present as well as recommit to making mining workplaces safer and healthier.

A commitment to engaging with Tribal governments

Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su met with Tribal leaders to announce our Final Tribal Consultation Policy, which says the department will engage with Tribal governments on any action that we take that could impact Native American Tribes. Our team that interacts with Tribal Nations and communities will also take a Tribal Consultation Training course.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Construction safety

A Minnesota construction contractor faces $1.8 million in penalties for exposing workers to trenching hazards for the fourth time since 2019.

Domestic worker employment agreements

We recently issued sample employment agreements for domestic workers. New website updates include good practices to consider when drafting an agreement.

Pizzeria wages recovered

We recovered $266,150 in tips and damages for 34 employees of a New Hampshire pizza restaurant after discovering the owner kept their tips.

Hire veterans

Want to hire more veterans? We’ve got resources to help employers find qualified transitioning service members and veterans in their area.

OSHA: Chemical burns preventable

OSHA has cited a Georgia chemical manufacturer after a 52-year-old employee suffered preventable fatal burns.

EMPLOYER RESOURCE

Holiday season safety

With increased demand for shipping and fulfilling orders during the busy holiday season, warehouse workers may be more at risk of injuries. OSHA is urging employers to keep their workers safe – find resources that can help.

POST OF THE WEEK

Today is the start of National Influenza Vaccination Week, and it’s not too late to get your flu shot!

In past flu seasons, 9 out of 10 adults hospitalized with flu had at least one underlying health condition according to the CDC. Protect yourself, your coworkers and your loved ones with chronic conditions by getting a flu shot today. cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/chronic-conditions/index.htm

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