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California lawmakers put top state officials tasked with protecting worker health and safety under intense fire on Wednesday for falling short of their mission, as highlighted by a recent state audit.

On July 24, the U.S. Department of Labor announced self-audit programs, which include new and updated offerings, which the agency said aims to enhance worker protections while reducing the likelihood ...