From OSHA to minimum wage, how U.S. workers would be impacted by the Labor Department’s proposed changes

The U.S. Department of Labor plans to revise or repeal over 60 workplace regulations, aiming to reduce burdens on employers. These changes span minimum wage, migrant farmworker protections, construction lighting, and mine safety. Home health care workers could be paid below minimum wage under a proposed rule change. Protections for migrant farmworkers, including seat belt requirements, are also targeted for rollback. Requirements for adequate lighting at construction sites may be rescinded. The Labor Department seeks to limit district managers' authority over mine safety plans. OSHA's ability to penalize employers for inherently risky activities in entertainment and sports may be curtailed. Supporters claim deregulation will boost economic growth and make care more accessible. Critics argue these changes endanger workers, especially women and minorities. The proposals require public comment before implementation.