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February 4, 2026 Bills in two states would restrict or restructure workers compensation benefits based on immigration status, reopening long-running debates over the scope of the workers comp “grand bargain” and raising new legal and coverage questions for employers and insurers. Florida and New Jersey lawmakers introduced bills last month that would tighten eligibility for certain workers compensation benefits for undocumented workers or shift liability away from insurers. S

February 3, 2026 Employers looking for help on how to structure their workplace safety and health programs just received a roadmap from OSHA’s new Safety Champions Program. The Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, David Keeling, recently announced the launch of the voluntary, self-guided initiative outlining several core practices employers should incorporate into their workplace safety and health plans. Rather than another compliance checkbox, this program represents OSHA’