California poultry processors face preliminary injunction for violating child labor laws

Children were found working long hours on production lines at Exclusive Poultry and two other companies.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 3, 2023

From good to best: Creating a product compliance program to meet evolving regulations

Learn how to budget for a dynamic compliance program that can evolve to meet changing regulatory demands.

By Cally Edgren • Oct. 30, 2023

Biden administration selects 31 ‘tech hubs’

The hubs will focus on a range of technologies, including battery manufacturing, AI-driven biotechnology and quantum computing.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Oct. 27, 2023

China moves to limit exports of graphite

The move against the critical mineral came days after the Biden administration restricted semiconductor exports to the country.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 24, 2023

The US, South Korea and Japan are piloting a supply chain warning system. What does that mean?

As the U.S. looks to counter China’s dominance in critical mineral supply and processing, it’s leveraging alliances to better share data and resources.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 23, 2023

How to supercharge exemption certificate management

After all, the receipt of use tax exemption certificates does reflect real world sales activity.

Oct. 23, 2023

Top 3 product compliance considerations to include in 2024 planning

2024 is fast approaching, and manufacturers should start planning proactive compliance activities.

By Jamie Wallisch • Oct. 23, 2023

Daikin Industries to pay $100K to settle race-based discrimination at Virginia plant

The HVAC maker reached an agreement with the Labor Department after allegations it discriminated against 98 Black applicants at the facility. 

By Sara Samora • Oct. 20, 2023

DOL won’t extend overtime rule comment period

Stakeholder submissions for the rule, which would expand overtime eligibility to those paid about $55,068 per year, will still be due Nov. 7.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 18, 2023

Meat snack manufacturer fined $140K for child labor violations

The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up enforcement activity as it reports a significant rise in the number of children illegally working in factories.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 18, 2023

OSHA proposes $270K in fines against GM, LG Energy Solution battery company

The federal agency discovered 19 health and safety violations at Ultium Cells’ Ohio facility, including exposing workers to dangerous chemicals used to produce batteries.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 17, 2023

7 hydrogen hubs get $7B in DOE funding

The chosen hubs span coast to coast, with each focusing on a different type of hydrogen production.

By Emma Penrod • Oct. 16, 2023

Ford executive chair warns of economic collapse if strikes continue

Bill Ford warned that the current strike at the company’s Kentucky Truck Plant “will have a major impact on the American economy” and devastate local communities.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 16, 2023

GM, Unifor ratify 3-year labor deal for autoworkers in Canada

GM autoworkers with one to two years of seniority will get a 63% to 73% hourly wage increase over the life of the agreement, while Unifor members at the top of the pay scale will get raises up to 25%.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 16, 2023

EPA opens $100M grants for building material makers

The funding, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, aims to help decarbonize the industry and increase manufacturers’ emissions disclosures.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 16, 2023

California governor signs 2 climate disclosure bills into law

The two bills would require large companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and report on climate-related financial risks.  

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 13, 2023

Missouri pressures Tyson to sell 2 poultry plants set for closure

The move follows the company's announcement it would close four sites in the rural towns Dexter and Noel, where it is the largest employer.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 11, 2023

The evolving role of the product compliance officer

What forces are reshaping compliance management and how can organizations plan for business continuity through these changes?

By Sue Fortunato-Esbach • Oct. 9, 2023

Small businesses can get new smart manufacturing funding from Energy Department

The department is offering small- and medium-sized manufacturers $22 million to integrate high-grade computing and smart technology into operations.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 4, 2023

Defense Department grants $238M for microelectronic manufacturing

The money will establish eight regional innovation hubs to usher new technologies like 6G and AI hardware from development to production.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 2, 2023

Tesla sued for racial harassment, retaliation at California factory

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges a pervasive pattern of racism against Black employees at the EV maker’s plant in Fremont.

By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 2, 2023

CHIPS Act opens $500M in funding for small semiconductor supply chain projects

The money is for projects worth less than $300 million that produce chip-making components and equipment.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 29, 2023

Florida offers $50M in semiconductor manufacturing funding

The money will go towards workforce development initiatives in the state.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 28, 2023

3M idles PFAS production at Belgium plant

The chemical titan is weighing whether to temporarily pause or permanently end the manufacturing of affected products ahead of a planned phase-out by 2025.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 26, 2023

White House awards $600M to COVID-19 test makers

A dozen domestic test manufacturers will increase production capacity as cases rise and the U.S. again offers at-home tests.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 25, 2023