This project explores laws regulating unpredictable workplace scheduling practices, focusing on how these laws impact women's health, especially stress and mental well-being, during and before the COVID-19 pandemic.

This dataset analyzes state-level earned sick leave laws requiring employers to provide paid leave for health needs, reducing workplace infections and promoting preventive care as of January 1, 2021.

This dataset examines state-level Ban the Box laws aimed at reducing employment discrimination by limiting when employers can consider criminal history, with data effective as of January 1, 2021.

This article evaluates the effectiveness of workplace smoking bans in reducing smoking behaviors. A meta-analysis of 26 studies found that bans lead to decreased cigarette consumption and prevalence, with positive public health impacts.

This article discusses the impact of workplace smoking bans on reducing the incidence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), providing evidence that these policies effectively lower health risks linked to smoking and secondhand smoke exposure.

This article reviews the enforcement of occupational safety laws in the U.S. through inspections and penalties. Studies show mixed evidence on their long-term effectiveness in reducing workplace injuries and illnesses, urging more research.

This dataset maps U.S. state laws on soil vapor intrusion, where underground chemicals contaminate indoor air. It includes a 2017 dataset showing state-by-state public health and safety regulations to address this pathway of chemical exposure.

This article examines the impact of paid sick leave laws on foodborne illness rates, highlighting significant declines in jurisdictions with supportive policies and increases in those with less supportive laws.

This dataset examines state laws governing disposal of radioactive waste from oil and gas fracking, focusing on radon-related risks and protective measures for public health.

This study analyzes the variability in state laws on workplace wellness programs for public and private employers. In 2014, 33 states and DC had laws, differing in their approaches to shaping program requirements.

This dataset reviews variations in state laws regulating the scope of practice for registered nurses, including their medical duties, delegation authority, and supervision requirements.

This dataset explores state health and safety standards in agriculture, construction, general industry, maritime, mining, and oil and gas sectors. It examines how state agencies implement safety regulations to prevent workplace injuries and deaths.

This dataset charts the history of minimum wage rates from 1980 to the present, explaining the relationship between federal and state rates and their impact on employees.

This dataset explores state laws regulating workplace wellness programs for private employers, including penalties, incentives, and tax credits designed to encourage employee participation and improve health outcomes.

This dataset examines state laws regulating workplace wellness programs for public and private employers, highlighting incentives, penalties, tax credits, and federal preemption considerations.