Department of Labor Updates OSHA Penalty Guidelines
August 6, 2025
Penalty adjustments aim to support small businesses and eliminate workplace hazards The U.S. Department of Labor has updated its guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Field Operations Manual in an effort to minimize the burden on small businesses and increase prompt hazard abatement. “All[Read More…]
The Optimism Index declines slightly but remains above the 51-year average of 98. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reports that its Small Business Optimism Index remained relatively steady in June, slipping just 0.2 of a point to 98.6, but still above the 51-year average of 98. The biggest contributor to[Read More…]
Job openings were the highest in the construction, manufacturing, and transportation industries. The National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) June jobs report found that 36 percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in June, up two points from May. “Despite the slowing labor market, many[Read More…]
Shed trailer manufacturer consolidates operation at its Gap, Pennsylvania, location. Pine Hill, a manufacturer of shed-hauling trailers, reports it has completely consolidated its operations at its Gap, Pennsylvania, manufacturing facility. The final step took place July 14 with the opening of its new Parts Store. The company has permanently closed[Read More…]
With the July 9 deadline approaching, experts weigh in on the impact of tariffs on the shed-building industry. The tariff war currently being waged between President Donald Trump and much of the world impacts every sector of business and manufacturing, including the shed-building industry. New tariffs have been imposed by[Read More…]