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Keep up to date on the latest developments affecting OSHA, DOT, EPA, and DOL regulatory compliance.

Regulations change quickly. Compliance Network ensures you never miss a relevant update with a personalized feed of featured news and analysis, industry highlights, and more.

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Employers must pay employees for travel time between job sites
2026-01-06T06:00:00Z

Employers must pay employees for travel time between job sites

On October 6, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decided not to take up a case involving an employer that didn’t pay an employee for time spent driving between job sites. The circuit court ruling, therefore, stands and serves as a good reminder that the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay employees for travel time between job sites, even if those job sites are personal residences.

In this case, a home health care service provider didn’t pay its employees for time spent traveling between clients’ homes.

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The invisible risks of indoor warmth
2026-01-06T06:00:00Z

The invisible risks of indoor warmth

As the January frost settles in, the primary mission for any workplace becomes a simple one: stay warm. Whether it’s a drafty warehouse or a corner office with a chill, employees instinctively reach for tools to turn up the heat. However, in the pursuit of comfort, two silent and often overlooked hazards creep into the workplace, Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning and space heater fire hazards.

While these hazards appear different, they do share a dangerous commonality; they are often the result of small, well-intentioned adjustments to our environment that go unnoticed until it is too late. To protect your team this Winter Safety Month, it is essential to understand how these risks intersect and how to manage the "invisible" side of winter safety.

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2026-01-05T06:00:00Z

Glow Big or Go Home: Why Vehicle Lights Matter

There’s nothing worse than driving at night through a work zone and having some glaring aqua headlights coming right at you, right? At times, we are left wondering if the lights are meant for work zone safety, emergency vehicles, or if they are even legal. So, let’s explore which vehicle lights are required according to regulators and why they matter.

Understanding which vehicle lights are required and why they are necessary is more than a regulatory checkbox; it's a cornerstone of safety. These lights aren't just for visibility but are intended to communicate intent, type of vehicle, guide traffic, and protect both workers and drivers. When properly used, they reduce confusion, prevent collisions, and reinforce the presence of a temporary but high-risk zone. The ultimate goal is to reduce traffic incidents and deaths by providing appropriate, noticeable vehicle lighting on public roads.

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Paper medical card waiver extended — again!
2026-01-05T06:00:00Z

Paper medical card waiver extended — again!

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has once again extended its 60-day waiver to allow drivers, carriers, and medical examiners more time to come into compliance.

Effective Sunday January 11, 2026, through April 10, 2026, the FMCSA waiver extension allows a paper copy of the medical examiner’s certificate (MEC) to be carried by commercial driver's license/commercial learner's permit (CDL/CLP) drivers for up to 60 days after issue. The previous waiver, effective from October 13, 2025, through January 10, 2026, allowed the paper copy to be carried by drivers for 60 days as well.

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EPA extends wastewater compliance deadlines for coal-fired steam power plants
2026-01-05T06:00:00Z

EPA extends wastewater compliance deadlines for coal-fired steam power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule on December 31, 2025, that changes certain requirements for wastewater discharges from coal-fired steam electric power plants. It applies to the deadlines established by the preceding rule finalized in 2024.

The 2025 final rule:

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