News published on Federal Newswire in April 2020

News from April 2020


U.S. Department of Labor Again Cites Ohio Contractor  For Exposing Roofing Workers to Falls

News Release: COLUMBUS, OH ‒ The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Alejandro Vazquez Gallegos – a contractor based in Columbus, Ohio – for exposing employees to falls at job sites in Pickerington and Galena, Ohio. The roofing contractor faces penalties of $236,642 for two willful, two repeat and four serious safety violations.


U.S. Department of Labor Issues Enforcement Guidance For Recording Cases of COVID-19

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim guidance for enforcing OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements (29 CFR Part 1904 ) as it relates to recording cases of COVID-19.


U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Latest Guidance Regarding Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) today announced the publication of Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) 17-20 , which provides further guidance to states as they implement the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), including the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program.


U.S. Department of Labor Issues Enforcement Guidance For Recording Cases of COVID-19

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim guidance for enforcing OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements (29 CFR Part 1904 ) as it relates to recording cases of COVID-19.


U.S. Department of Labor Again Cites Ohio Contractor  For Exposing Roofing Workers to Falls

News Release: COLUMBUS, OH ‒ The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Alejandro Vazquez Gallegos – a contractor based in Columbus, Ohio – for exposing employees to falls at job sites in Pickerington and Galena, Ohio. The roofing contractor faces penalties of $236,642 for two willful, two repeat and four serious safety violations.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Atlanta Contractor for Safety Hazards After Employee Fatality on I-285 Highway Project

News Release: ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Martin-Pinero CPM LLC – a construction contractor based in Atlanta, Georgia – for exposing employees to fall hazards after a fatal incident at a highway construction project in Atlanta. The company faces $170,020 in penalties.


U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Latest Guidance Regarding Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) today announced the publication of Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) 17-20 , which provides further guidance to states as they implement the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), including the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a three page rule on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page rule on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page rule on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.