Training Compliance News

Tenet has asked a court to order Leapfrog to pay $10.5 million in legal fees after a judge ruled that the nonprofit unfairly deflated Tenet hospital ratings.

A judge found that Leapfrog had unfairly lowered ratings assigned to Tenet facilities. Tenet responded by filing a request for reimbursement of legal costs totaling $10.5 million.

Leapfrog stated that the requested penalty would cast a specter of financial ruin over the nonprofit. The organization made this claim in filings opposing the fee request.

The dispute centers on Leapfrog hospital ratings assigned to Tenet facilities.

A workplace behavior expert warned that training initiatives need to focus on more than software integration according to [HR Dive](https://www.hrdive.com/news/human-skills-age-of-ai/820587/).

The expert advised against discounting human skills or older workers in AI upskilling efforts. Training programs require attention to these elements alongside technical changes.

Initiatives must address factors beyond software integration, the workplace behavior expert told HR Dive.

West Virginia-based attorney Sam Petsonk testified May 8 at a House Education and Workforce Committee field hearing held at Vincennes University that lawmakers should direct the Mine Safety and Health Administration to restore its final rule limiting miner exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

Petsonk stated the rule represents a long-overdue matter. He noted that a breathable silica limit exists for every other major category of American workers except miners who face the most extreme exposures.

Construction firms in Washington state that perform excavation, trenching and shoring work must complete a written work plan before a job begins under a new rule adopted by the state's Department of Labor & Industries.

The rule amends current regulations to require employers to complete a written work plan detailing appropriate risk analysis prior to beginning any work that requires a protective system. The rule establishes a definition for work plan. It requires a competent person to be onsite during trenching and excavation work.

OSHA has revoked its standard on open fires in marine terminals. A final rule published April 28 states that when the Marine Terminals Standards were first issued in 1983, affected employees made open fires in drums or similar containers to stay warm when exposed to the elements. According to [Safety+Health Magazine](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/osha-ends-open-fires-standard-for-marine-terminals/), the agency determined this practice is no longer typical.

The final rule notes that workers in marine terminals are not exposed to the elements in the same manner as in the past.

New estimates from the National Safety Council indicate 393 people may die in motor vehicle-related crashes over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. The council urges drivers to put safety first. According to [Safety+Health Magazine](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/nsc-asks-drivers-to-make-safe-choices-this-memorial-day-weekend/), the projection covers the full holiday period.

Over the same holiday period two years ago, 38% of fatal crashes involved an alcohol-impaired driver. That percentage was 30 for all of 2024.

VSP Vision launched its Engage with Inventory eLearning Simulation to help new Altair account executives navigate inventory workflows within the STAR inventory management system. The course enables these executives to engage in inventory-related conversations with eyecare practices. It was developed as a standalone module within the broader onboarding curriculum.

The course was built using Articulate Rise and Storyline from the Articulate 360 suite. It follows a show, guide, and test model for long-term learning.

AI-powered role play is transforming sales training by addressing long-standing limits in scalability and measurement of skills such as active listening, discovery, objection handling, and value articulation.

For decades role play has served as a cornerstone of sales training because it develops complex human skills that drive conversations.

The 6th Circuit held that a school district did not violate the ADA by requiring a teacher to use unpaid leave for guide dog training. The court found the teacher failed to identify any nondisabled employees who received paid sick leave when their proposed absence did not qualify for that leave.

The appeals court determined the teacher could not point to any examples of nondisabled employees who were granted paid sick leave “even when the employee’s proposed absence did not qualify for that leave.” This comparison formed the basis for the decision that unpaid leave was reasonable.

The case...

OSHA published notices clarifying its jurisdiction over State Plan programs in Puerto Rico and Maryland. The agency issued the Puerto Rico notice on April 24 and the Maryland notice on April 27, according to Safety+Health Magazine.

The April 24 notice revises the Puerto Rico State Plan’s operational status agreement originally signed in 1981. The revision process started after an April 4 letter from Puerto Rico’s Assistant Secretary of Labor Nelvin Rodriguez-Sanchez.

Geneva — Cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders stemming from on-the-job psychosocial risk factors may contribute to hundreds of thousands of worker deaths each year, according to recent International Labor Organization research reported by Safety+Health Magazine. A team examined work design, organization and management, and the policies and procedures that govern work for the report titled The psychosocial working environment: Global developments and pathways for action.

The researchers identified several psychosocial hazards, including job strain, an imbalance between effort...

A Department of Transportation final rule published May 11 requires drug testing for truck drivers and other safety-sensitive transportation workers to continue via urine tests until the Department of Health and Human Services certifies at least two laboratories for oral fluid testing.

The rule goes into effect June 10 and corrects an inadvertent factual impossibility created by a June 2023 final rule that permits oral fluid testing as an alternative to urine testing. As of May 1, HHS indicates that no labs have been certified to conduct the testing.

Drug testing for truck drivers and other safety-sensitive transportation workers must continue via urine tests until the Department of Health and Human Services certifies at least two laboratories for oral fluid testing, according to [Safety+Health Magazine](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/dot-rule-acknowledges-delay-on-oral-drug-fluid-testing/).

The Department of Labor and the Department of Education have promoted actions to reduce regulatory requirements in workforce development programs.

According to [HR Dive](https://www.hrdive.com/news/dol-ed-dept-tout-reduced-red-tape-for-workforce-development/820477/), the departments presented the steps taken to cut red tape as part of efforts supporting workforce development.

Stakeholders state that the Trump administration’s priorities lack a commitment to training.

Federal workforce development programs have operated under multiple administrations with varying regulatory...

Artificial intelligence now handles drafting emails, automating workflows, and managing payroll in workplaces. This shift has delivered efficiency gains while creating a risk that work becomes less human, according to Training Magazine.

Employees across industries report feeling unseen, undervalued, and replaceable. Gallup data cited in the article shows global engagement at 21 percent, with an estimated $438 billion cost to the economy and record-high stress levels.

Factoring in employees’ stress profiles—how they react to personal and professional crises—can be helpful when creating development plans, according to Training Magazine.

Managers may need training to observe employee reactions during crises. Some employees shut down entirely when overwhelmed. Others enter a detached mode focused only on completing tasks.

One reported stress profile involved stopping all work after receiving overly detailed instructions on uninteresting assignments.

The Colorado House passed H.B. 26-1272 on May 15, 2026, aimed at protecting workers from extreme temperatures, and the bill has moved to the House Appropriations Committee, according to Safety+Health Magazine. This legislation directs the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment to begin collecting data no later than Jan. 1 on work-related injuries, illnesses, and emergencies caused by heat or cold stress.

H.B. 26-1272 requires the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment to develop a model temperature-related injury and illness prevention plan, known as TRIIPP, by Jan.

A recent survey found that less than a third of full-time workers receive mental health-related training or resources at work despite high demand for such support.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness collected responses from nearly 2,200 full-time workers at organizations with at least 100 employees for its third annual StigmaFree Workplace Mental Health Survey, according to Safety+Health Magazine.

Around 70% of respondents said they feel stressed about the state of the world, with 30% reporting feeling very stressed.

A recent survey by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) revealed that despite strong demand for mental health-related training and resources, less than a third of employees receive any at work, according to Safety+Health Magazine. The third annual StigmaFree Workplace Mental Health Survey collected responses from nearly 2,200 full-time workers at organizations with at least 100 employees, with findings published on May 15, 2026.

Around 70% of respondents reported feeling stressed about the state of the world, including 30% who felt "very stressed," marking an 11 percentage point...

According to [HR Dive](https://www.hrdive.com/news/what-puts-organizations-at-risk-of-losing-ai-talent/820352/), a Gartner report states that AI adoption is a culture issue, not just a training issue, which puts organizations at risk of losing AI talent. This insight comes from the report's emphasis on cultural factors in AI implementation.

The Gartner report specifically notes that “AI adoption is a culture issue, not just a training issue,” indicating that broader organizational dynamics play a role in retaining AI expertise.

According to Safety+Health Magazine, driveways become busy areas for kids in warm weather, involving activities such as shooting hoops, riding bikes, and drawing with chalk, where injuries can occur. The article, published on May 15, 2026, by Kevin Druley, features advice from experts to maintain safety during these activities.

Experts note that thousands of children are killed or seriously injured annually when drivers backing up fail to see them, with many incidents happening in home driveways involving a parent or close relative.

The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), which develops public health standards to protect food and water, recommends three specific methods for safely thawing frozen food, according to Safety+Health Magazine on May 15, 2026. This guidance aims to prevent bacterial growth by avoiding the danger zone of 40º F to 140º F, where bacteria can multiply rapidly.

For the refrigerator method, place packaged frozen food in a shallow dish on the bottom shelf to prevent cross-contamination from drippings, as advised by the NSF.

Older adults are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, as heat and humidity place greater stress on the body with age, according to Safety+Health Magazine. The magazine, citing the National Institute on Aging, notes that prolonged exposure to heat can lead to illnesses even among fit seniors, and temperatures do not need to reach 100°F to pose a risk.

Those living without air-conditioning or fans are at the greatest risk, as highlighted in the article.

On May 15, 2026, Safety+Health Magazine published an article detailing methods to alleviate teething pain, which typically starts between 3 to 10 months old, according to HealthyChildren.org. The article highlights signs of teething and recommended relief strategies for parents and caregivers.

HealthyChildren.org, as featured in the Safety+Health Magazine article, identifies fussiness, drool, an increase in biting toys, and a rash around the mouth as key indicators of a teething baby.

According to HealthyChildren.org via Safety+Health Magazine, parents can use teething-specific toys such as...

The C-Suite has expanded with additional roles and titles to address a fast-changing business environment, including economic uncertainty, rising costs, and evolving supply chains, as detailed in an article from Training Magazine. According to [Training Magazine](https://trainingmag.com/its-a-c-suite-meeting-not-a-sales-call/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=its-a-c-suite-meeting-not-a-sales-call), one report indicates that the average non-CEO leadership team grew by 160 percent between 1990 and 2023, while the C-Suite is becoming more specialized and executives' responsibilities...

A roundup of HR news from the week ending May 14, 2026, shows that 70% of managers reported they were never taught to give or ask for feedback before assuming their position, according to a study by workplace learning organization Radical Candor. This figure underscores gaps in professional development, while 54% of employees expressed support for heavy regulation or banning applicant tracking systems entirely, per a Monster report. Additionally, only 29% of professionals always check the legitimacy of a job before applying, based on LinkedIn research, and the U.S.

On May 13, the House Workforce Protections Subcommittee held a hearing titled 'Building a Safer Future: Private-Sector Strategies for Emerging Safety Issues,' where panelists including former OSHA head Doug Parker testified about the risks posed by proposed White House budget cuts to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Cameron Swanson, vice president of operations at Ontivity, emphasized the importance of staying focused and avoiding complacency for communication tower workers who commute and operate vehicles on jobsites, as featured in a new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association, released on May 13, 2026, in Watertown, SD, according to Safety+Health Magazine.

In the video, Swanson discusses several safety practices, including avoiding distracted driving by refraining from texting or multitasking while operating vehicles, and highlights the need for using a spotter when...

An NLRB judge found that a Kroger facility's parking lot policy violated federal labor law, according to [HR Dive](https://www.hrdive.com/news/kroger-parking-lot-policy-violated-federal-labor-law-nlrb/820146/). This decision specifically addressed the policy's impact on employees' on-premises solicitation for union-organizing purposes.

The ruling centered on the Kroger facility's parking lot policy, which an NLRB judge determined breached federal labor law. As widely known, the National Labor Relations Board enforces U.S.

A group of Democratic lawmakers, led by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), sent a letter on April 30 to U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Under Secretary Mindy Brashears, urging the agency to abandon proposals to permanently raise line speed limits at some poultry-processing facilities and remove maximum speeds for certain pork processors, according to Safety+Health Magazine. The lawmakers, which also include Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Reps.

The National Safety Council published a report titled 'Frontline Worker Perceptions of MSD Prevention Technology' on May 13, 2026, based on a survey of 405 nonmanagerial workers from industries such as manufacturing, construction, health care, and transportation and warehousing who have used MSD prevention technology in their roles, according to Safety+Health Magazine.

In the survey conducted by researchers from NSC’s MSD Solutions Lab, nearly 70% of workers reported experiencing job-related musculoskeletal disorder symptoms, while 77% expressed moderate concern about injuries and 64% agreed...

The Colorado House approved an amended bill, H.B. 26-1054, on May 5, 2026, that would keep the state’s workplace safety and health standards in place even if federal OSHA standards are repealed or revoked, according to Safety+Health Magazine. This bill authorizes the state’s attorney general to replace any requirement from the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 should the federal government deregulate, including the OSH Act’s General Duty Clause as of Sept. 1, 2025. The legislation, sponsored by Reps.

The National Safety Council provides specific recommendations for individuals who have witnessed a vehicle crash, as detailed in an article by Safety+Health Magazine on May 13, 2026. According to Safety+Health Magazine (https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/after-a-car-crash/), the guidelines include parking about 100 feet from the crash site and turning on hazard lights to ensure safety.

After witnessing a vehicle crash, individuals should call 911 to report the incident and use flares or emergency lights to alert other drivers, per the National Safety Council advice in the article.

According to Training Magazine, organizations are rushing to experiment with generative AI, predictive models, and autonomous systems, but many overlook the critical role of workforce skills in AI adoption, as outlined in an article published on May 13, 2026. The author, Mehdi Paryavi, argues that while AI is already transforming economies, industries, and workplaces, talent capabilities remain a bottleneck if employees lack the necessary skills, mindset, and governance to apply AI responsibly.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit has affirmed that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training did not lead to a hostile work environment, according to [HR Dive](https://www.hrdive.com/news/dei-training-didnt-lead-to-hostile-work-environment-10th-circuit/820017/). This decision relates to a case where the court upheld the original finding.

The 10th Circuit specifically affirmed that the DEI training in question did not result in a hostile work environment for the plaintiff, as stated in the HR Dive report.

In Sacramento, CA, on May 12, 2026, Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro) introduced A.B. 2321, which would shift the responsibility for investigating workplace deaths and incidents involving permanent disability from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health to state prosecutors, according to [Safety+Health Magazine](https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/california-lawmaker-wants-state-prosecutors-to-investigate-serious-workplace-incidents/).

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced on April 28 that the all-injury rate for the mining sector in 2025 was 1.74 per 200,000 hours worked, marking a decrease from 1.82 the year before, according to Safety+Health Magazine. MSHA head Wayne Palmer described this rate as a record low and called it "cause for celebration." This rate encompasses all reportable injuries, including deaths, lost-time injuries, injuries involving restricted work activity, and other injuries requiring medical treatment.

MSHA attributes the drop in the injury rate to enhanced training and "smarter...

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that mine workers experienced a record-low all-injury rate in 2025, according to Safety+Health Magazine. On April 28, MSHA head Wayne Palmer described this rate as 'cause for celebration,' noting it was 1.74 per 200,000 hours worked, down from 1.82 the previous year.

MSHA's all-injury rate, also known as the total recordable injury rate, includes all reportable injuries such as deaths, lost-time injuries, injuries involving restricted work activity, and other injuries requiring medical treatment.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched the Safety Shout-Out Challenge on May 12, 2026, as part of the annual Safe + Sound campaign, which is promoted by OSHA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the National Safety Council, and other safety organizations. This initiative encourages peer-to-peer recognition of safe work practices to provide immediate recognition, make workers more aware of their daily safety actions, and reinforce teamwork and collaboration, according to Safety+Health Magazine.

Training Magazine will exhibit at Booth #1439 during ATD26 in Los Angeles.

The publication invites attendees to visit its booth at the event. According to [Training Magazine](https://trainingmag.com/atd26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atd26), staff will meet professionals focused on training, learning, and development.

Training Magazine also promotes its TechLearn 2026 Conference scheduled for September 15-17 in Austin, Texas.

Aisha, a marketing coordinator with partial sight, nearly resigned from her job due to increasing struggles with her workload and eyesight, but a specialist workplace assessment recommended by occupational health professionals led to adjustments that improved her performance, as detailed in an article published on May 12, 2026, according to [Training Magazine](https://trainingmag.com/the-day-i-nearly-quit-a-workplace-assessment-that-changed-everything/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-day-i-nearly-quit-a-workplace-assessment-that-changed-everything).

Aisha faced difficulties...

On May 12, 2026, Training Magazine highlighted The Summit Federal Credit Union’s Job Coach Certification program as a best practice in the Training MVP Awards for its structured approach to onboarding new, member-facing employees, according to [Training Magazine](https://trainingmag.com/training-mvp-awards-best-practice-the-summit-federal-credit-unions-job-coach-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=training-mvp-awards-best-practice-the-summit-federal-credit-unions-job-coach-program).

A report from Dodge Construction Network, released on May 11, 2026, in Boston, indicates that smaller construction firms with 20 or fewer employees are making strides in employee safety, health, and well-being, though they still lag behind larger firms. The network conducted a survey of 323 general and specialty trade contractors for its seventh biennial report on safety management in the construction industry, showing progress in areas such as the use of online safety training, offering employee assistance programs, and employing multiple methods to gauge and prevent heat exposure.

The Environmental Protection Agency has delayed until further notice the effective date of certain worker-related provisions in its final rule banning trichloroethylene, as related litigation continues, according to Safety+Health Magazine. On May 5, 2026, EPA announced that as of May 18, 2026—the previous effective date—these provisions are postponed until the conclusion of judicial review.

TCE is a toxic chemical used in dishwashing products and as a solvent in brake and parts cleaning, recycling, and disposal.

Oregon OSHA is encouraging employers statewide to pause their operations during the agency's 23rd annual Safety Break for Oregon, set for May 13, 2026, as a way to demonstrate the high value placed on protecting people from harm on the job. According to Safety+Health Magazine, this event provides an opportunity for employers to offer special safety or health training, assess areas for improvement in jobsite safety and health, or recognize successes such as safety committee members and emerging safety leaders.

Learning and Development (L&D) departments are under pressure to deliver more courses and align them with skill gaps without expanding their teams, according to [Training Magazine](https://trainingmag.com/ai-powered-lms-5-things-to-evaluate-before-buying/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-powered-lms-5-things-to-evaluate-before-buying). Edited by Lorri Freifeld on May 11, 2026, the article highlights that "AI-powered LMS" can vary widely among vendors, encompassing features like recommendation engines, chatbots, content generators, analytics, or automation.

A Training Magazine article published on May 11, 2026, explores whether spreadsheets enhance organization and productivity or merely create additional busy work in workplaces, highlighting a colleague's use of 50 spreadsheets while still appearing disorganized. The author, Margery Weinstein, shares personal experiences and observations to question the effectiveness of this tool in modern work environments, according to [Training Magazine](https://trainingmag.com/50-spreadsheets-and-still-disorganized/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=50-spreadsheets-and-still-disorganized).

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An article published on May 10, 2026, in Training Magazine by Johnson Wong argues that workplace learning is at a turning point, as organizations have traditionally focused on designing courses, building programs, and measuring training hours, but must now prioritize understanding skills amid AI's reshaping of work, according to [Training Magazine](https://trainingmag.com/skills-discovery-in-the-age-of-ai-the-missing-foundation-of-workplace-learning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=skills-discovery-in-the-age-of-ai-the-missing-foundation-of-workplace-learning).

According to Safety+Health Magazine, a new report from The Travelers Cos. indicates that although workplace injury rates are declining, the injuries that occur are growing more complex and taking longer to heal, based on data from more than 1.2 million workers’ compensation claims submitted from various businesses and industries between 2021 and 2025. Claude Howard, vice president of workers’ compensation claims at Travelers, stated in a press release that injured workers are still missing an average of 80 workdays.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles adopted regulations on May 8, 2026, that permit autonomous vehicle manufacturers to test and operate driverless trucks weighing 10,000 pounds or more on state roadways, according to Safety+Health Magazine. These rules, some of which took effect immediately, override a previous ban on large driverless trucks and open the California market to AV freight operations as stated in a DMV press release.