News published on Federal Newswire in October 2020

News from October 2020


U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Announces $484,069  In Coronavirus Violations

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited 37 establishments for violations, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $484,069.


U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance for Using Tight-Fitting Powered Air Purifying Respirators Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued temporary guidance for enforcing initial and annual fit-testing requirements related to tight-fitting powered air-purifying respirators. The action marks the Department’s latest step to ensure the availability of respirators and follows President Donald J. Trump’s Memorandum on Making General Use Respirators Available.


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Scalia on the September Jobs Report

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia issued the following statement on the September 2020 Employment Situation Report: “Today’s report shows 877,000 private-sector jobs added back in September, and an additional 145,000 jobs from July and August. However, the report reflects a seasonally-adjusted ...


Yale University Agrees to Pay $87,500 to Settle Pay Discrimination  Allegations with U.S. Department of Labor

News Release: HARTFORD, CT – Yale University, a private university, will pay $87,500 to resolve alleged pay discrimination at the university’s New Haven, Connecticut, campus.


The US Justice Department published a four page rule on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.