Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) News on The Federal Newswire

Recent News About Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP)

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  Department of Labor announces proposed rulemaking to revise standards for coal mine operators’ self-insurance under Black Lung Benefits Act

  The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a notice of proposed rulemaking by its Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs to revise regulations governing the standards related to self-insurance by coal mine operators.

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  US, Mexico sign memorandum to protect temporary foreign workers

  The governments of the U.S. and Mexico signed a memorandum of understanding on Jan. 17, 2023, to strengthen protections for workers participating in temporary foreign worker programs.

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