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U.S. Department of Labor Publishes 11 New Translations of OSHA Poster  To Help Prevent Workplace Coronavirus Exposure

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has translated and published its “Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus” poster in 11 additional languages.


New Jersey Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Perjury After Lying  During U.S. Department of Labor Investigation of Roof Workers’ Injuries

News Release: NEWARK, NJ – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the owner of a Somerset County, New Jersey, construction company has pleaded guilty to one count of felony perjury brought by the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers  And Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.


ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers  And Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.


U.S. Department of Labor Issues Safety Alert for Restaurant, Food and Beverage Businesses Providing Curbside Pickup and Takeout Service

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert with safety tips for restaurant, and food and beverage businesses to protect their workers from coronavirus exposure while they provide curbside pickup and takeout service.


U.S. Department of Labor Issues New COBRA Notices for Employee Benefit Plans

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) today issued Frequently Asked Questions under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and revised COBRA model notices. Plan administrators can use these model notices to notify plan participants and beneficiaries of their rights under COBRA and qualified beneficiaries of their rights to elect COBRA.


U.S. Department of Labor Issues New COBRA Notices for Employee Benefit Plans

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) today issued Frequently Asked Questions under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and revised COBRA model notices. Plan administrators can use these model notices to notify plan participants and beneficiaries of their rights under COBRA and qualified beneficiaries of their rights to elect COBRA.


U.S. Department of Labor Issues Safety Alert for Restaurant, Food and Beverage Businesses Providing Curbside Pickup and Takeout Service

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert with safety tips for restaurant, and food and beverage businesses to protect their workers from coronavirus exposure while they provide curbside pickup and takeout service.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Funding Opportunity  To Support Job Training for Older Americans

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of up to $312 million in funding aimed at creating job training and employment search services for older Americans.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces $29.2 Million Funding Opportunity  For the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Initiative

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), today announced the availability of approximately $29.2 million in a second round of grant funding for the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) ...


Secretary of Labor Reaches Agreement Requiring Wilmington Trust To Restore $80 Million to 21 Employee Stock Ownership Plans  And Reimburse Plan Sponsors for Legal Cost and Expenses

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The Secretary of Labor has reached an agreement with Wilmington Trust, N.A. – a Delaware-based bank and trust company – requiring Wilmington Trust to pay a combined $80 million to 21 employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) for which it served as trustee and $8 million to the government, ...


U.S. Department of Labor Invites the Public to Participate in  National Online Dialogue on Opening America’s Workplaces Again

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – As the U.S. Department of Labor continues its efforts to support American workers and position the economy for a strong rebound, the department is hosting a national online dialogue on “Opening America’s Workplaces Again,” to solicit ideas from the public on how best to help employers ...


U.S. Department of Labor Awards More Than $3 Million in Additional Disaster Recovery Funding to Florida in Response to Hurricane Michael

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced additional funding of $3,333,334 for a Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) awarded to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity in response to Hurricane Michael, which made landfall in the state in October 2018.


Statement by Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia on  Unemployment Insurance Claims

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia issued the following statement regarding Unemployment Insurance claims: “As states begin the process of reopening and Americans return to work, today’s unemployment report reflects once again the hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The President’s ...