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Hotel Workers in Las Vegas Push for Panic Buttons

The union representing more than 14,000 hotel housekeepers in Las Vegas, NV, will request panic buttons for each housekeeper as it begins...read more


Cintas Facility in Texas Earns Safety Certification

Cintas Corp.’s Austin, TX, uniform rental facility has received the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star worksite designation from the Occupational Safety and...read more


Grainger Recognized as a Top Company For Millennials

W.W. Grainger, Inc. has been named a recipient of a Women’s Choice Award for being a 2018 Best Company to Work for...read more


OSHA Increases Penalty Amounts For Violations

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has increased the maximum penalty amounts for violations of its standards and regulations. OSHA...read more


Aramark Recognized for Diversity Initiatives

Aramark has been included in BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine’s 50 Best Companies for Diversity. Aramark was recognized by the publication for its efforts to foster...read more


New Oregon Law Requires Cleaners to be Licensed

Effective January 1, Oregon has amended its labor laws to require employers that provide janitorial or cleaning services to other parties be...read more


Triclosan Among Ingredients Banned from Antiseptic Washes

This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized a rule eliminating the use of 24 active ingredients, including triclosan, from...read more


Johnson Controls Among Top Employers in China

The Top Employers Institute has included Johnson Controls Inc. among its Top 50 Employers in China for 2017. The institute’s annual list...read more