News published on Federal Newswire in April 2020

News from April 2020


News Release: The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey today concluded that there is reasonable cause to believe that the conditions at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women (Edna Mahan) in Clinton, New Jersey violate the Eighth Amendment ...


News Release: Today, Attorney General William P. Barr issued Guidance to Department of Justice components regarding counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) actions authorized under the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018 (the Act). “This guidance was the product of extensive collaboration between the Department ...


News Release: The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Bureau of Competition jointly released a statement today affirming the importance of competition for American workers. The agencies also announced that they will protect competition for workers on the frontlines of ...


News Release: The 2020 Census is underway and more households across America are responding every day. Over 70 million households have responded to date, representing over 48% of all households in America. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Census Bureau is adjusting 2020 Census operations in order to: * Protect the health and safety of the American public and Census Bureau employees.


U.S. Department of Labor Issues Alert to Keep Package Delivery Workers Safe During COVID-19 Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert listing safety tips employers can follow to help protect package delivery workers from exposure to coronavirus.


Government Contractor Pays $362,500 in Back Pay, Interest to Settle Hiring Discrimination Allegations After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation

News Release: NORCO, LOUISIANA – The U.S. Department of Labor and Valero Refinery Company – a global manufacturer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products in Norco, Louisiana – have entered into a conciliation agreement to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination.


U.S. Department of Labor Invites Nominations For  Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs is accepting nominations for the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA).


U.S. Department of Labor Takes Action to Help American Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s recent actions have aided American workers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces OSHA Interim Enforcement Response Plan to Protect Workers During The Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced an interim enforcement response plan for the coronavirus pandemic. The response plan provides instructions and guidance to OSHA Area Offices and compliance safety and health officers (CSHOs) for handling coronavirus-related complaints, referrals, and severe illness reports.


U.S. Department of Labor Invites Nominations For  Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs is accepting nominations for the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA).


U.S. Department of Labor Announces OSHA Interim Enforcement Response Plan to Protect Workers During The Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced an interim enforcement response plan for the coronavirus pandemic. The response plan provides instructions and guidance to OSHA Area Offices and compliance safety and health officers (CSHOs) for handling coronavirus-related complaints, referrals, and severe illness reports.


U.S. Department of Labor Issues Alert to Keep Package Delivery Workers Safe During COVID-19 Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert listing safety tips employers can follow to help protect package delivery workers from exposure to coronavirus.


U.S. Department of Labor Takes Action to Help American Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s recent actions have aided American workers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.


Government Contractor Pays $362,500 in Back Pay, Interest to Settle Hiring Discrimination Allegations After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation

News Release: NORCO, LOUISIANA – The U.S. Department of Labor and Valero Refinery Company – a global manufacturer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products in Norco, Louisiana – have entered into a conciliation agreement to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page proposed rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page proposed rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.