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A component of OSHA's new walkaround rule has employers worried that it could literally open the door for union organizers or union-paid industrial hygienists to trail along behind inspectors, possibly influencing their findings or gathering information that could influence collective bargaining.

It’s an election year, and that means one thing is certain: Congress will try to come up with popular yet largely uncontroversial legislation to highlight what politicians are doing to help regular working people.

For example, currently gaining traction on Capitol Hill is federal legislation aimed at improving safety for people who work for employers that operate massive warehouse and shipping operations—employers like Amazon. Enter The Warehouse Worker Protection Act, introduced in the Senate in May, which would aim to reduce workplace injuries.

Employers can expect the Department of Labor to vigorously investigate and prosecute violations of child-labor laws this summer.

It’s rarely a good idea to blame an employee for getting hurt on the job. In one recent case, a worker complained to OSHA who filed a lawsuit on her behalf.

A high-profile lawsuit is a reminder to review the company “playbook” on substance use and abuse in the workplace.

Here's what to do if an employee smells of alcohol.

Learn the three things you need to know about the ADA's position on substance abuse.

The rate of positive drug test results among the U.S. workforce is at a 12-year high.

The ADA does not prohibit drug and alcohol testing, but consult an attorney before taking disciplinary action.

The ADA states that drug tests are not medical examinations.