DOL Reduces Penalties for Safety Violations

The U.S. Department of Labor announced rules allowing a 15% reduction in penalties for employers that immediately address or correct a workplace safety violation. At the same time, the agency announced that the 70% penalty reduction that was once limited to employers with no more than 10 workers is being applied to businesses with up to 25 employees. “All employers should be offered the opportunity to comply with regulations that help maintain a safe working environment,” Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling said in a statement. “Small employers who are working i...