News published on Federal Newswire in April 2020

News from April 2020


U.S. Department Of Labor Announces New Paid Sick Leave And Expanded Family and Medical Leave Implementation

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, both part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) posted a temporary rule issuing regulations pursuant to this new law, effective today, April 1, 2020.


U.S. Department Of Labor Announces New Paid Sick Leave And Expanded Family and Medical Leave Implementation

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, both part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) posted a temporary rule issuing regulations pursuant to this new law, effective today, April 1, 2020.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Construction Contractors for Safety Violations After Worker Fatality and Injuries at I-4 Ultimate Project in Florida

News Release: ORLANDO, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Skanska-Granite-Lane – a joint venture operating as SGL Constructors – for exposing employees to safety hazards at the I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project worksite in Orlando, Florida. One worker suffered fatal injuries and another was hospitalized. The contractor faces $53,976 in penalties.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites New Jersey Manufacturer For Safety Lapse Again After Employee Amputation

News Release: LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited BWay Corp. – doing business as Mauser Packaging Solutions – for workplace safety and health hazards after an employee suffered an amputation on Sept. 26, 2019, at the Lawrence Township, New Jersey, facility. The company faces $151,329 in penalties.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.