News from January 2021


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar to reaffirm the growing U.S.-India partnership and discuss issues of mutual concern, including COVID-19 vaccination efforts, regional developments, ...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Qureshi

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Qureshi discussed how to ensure accountability for convicted terrorist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and others ...


Department of State Named 2020 Government Employer of the Year by CAREERS& the disABLED Magazine

News Release: The U.S. Department of State is dedicated to advancing workforce diversity, and we are proud to announce that for the second straight year CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine has recognized the Department with its Government Employer of the Year award for the Department’s commitment to empowering employees ...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with New Zealand Foreign Minister Mahuta

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister affirmed our close partnership, and the Secretary noted the outstanding example New Zealand has set in successfully ...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Linde

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ann Linde to discuss how to maintain a spotlight on Russia’s actions in Ukraine, address the ongoing post-election crisis in Belarus, and advance the Minsk Group Co-Chair process to help Armenia and Azerbaijan negotiate a lasting and sustainable political settlement.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Colombian Foreign Minister Blum

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Colombian Foreign Minister Claudia Blum. The Secretary expressed his appreciation for the longstanding U.S.-Colombia partnership, and expressed his condolences on the recent death of Minister of ...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with African Union Commission Chairperson Faki

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:‎ Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat. Secretary Blinken and Chairperson Faki discussed the U.S.-AU partnership to strengthen democratic institutions, further lasting peace and ...


US Department of Labor issues stronger workplace guidance on coronavirus

US Department of Labor issues stronger workplace guidance on coronavirus

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued stronger worker safety guidance to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus prevention program and better identify risks which could lead to exposure and contraction. Last week, President Biden directed OSHA to release clear guidance for employers to help keep workers safe from COVID-19 exposure.


US Department of Labor accepting 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award applications

US Department of Labor accepting 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award applications

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Veterans' Employment and Training Service is accepting applications for the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, presented annually to employers that meet standards for excellence in the recruitment, hiring and retention of America’s military veterans.


US Department of Labor ends program that allowed employers  to self-report federal minimum wage and overtime violations

US Department of Labor ends program that allowed employers to self-report federal minimum wage and overtime violations

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that the immediate end of its Payroll Audit Independent Determination program launched by the department’s Wage and Hour Division in 2018. The program allowed employers to self-report federal minimum wage and overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act to avoid litigation, penalties or damages, and prohibited affected workers from taking any private action on the identified violations.


US Department of Labor ends program that allowed employers  to self-report federal minimum wage and overtime violations

US Department of Labor ends program that allowed employers to self-report federal minimum wage and overtime violations

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that the immediate end of its Payroll Audit Independent Determination program launched by the department’s Wage and Hour Division in 2018. The program allowed employers to self-report federal minimum wage and overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act to avoid litigation, penalties or damages, and prohibited affected workers from taking any private action on the identified violations.


US Department of Labor accepting 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award applications

US Department of Labor accepting 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award applications

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Veterans' Employment and Training Service is accepting applications for the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, presented annually to employers that meet standards for excellence in the recruitment, hiring and retention of America’s military veterans.


US Department of Labor issues stronger workplace guidance on coronavirus

US Department of Labor issues stronger workplace guidance on coronavirus

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued stronger worker safety guidance to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus prevention program and better identify risks which could lead to exposure and contraction. Last week, President Biden directed OSHA to release clear guidance for employers to help keep workers safe from COVID-19 exposure.


What did Transportation Department publish on Jan. 29?

What did Transportation Department publish on Jan. 29?

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Transportation Department on Jan. 29

Notice published by Transportation Department on Jan. 29

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department publishes notice on Jan. 29

Transportation Department publishes notice on Jan. 29

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Jan. 29 by Transportation Department

Notice published on Jan. 29 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Transportation Department publish on Jan. 29?

What did Transportation Department publish on Jan. 29?

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Justice Department publishes notice on Jan. 29

Justice Department publishes notice on Jan. 29

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Jan. 29 by Justice Department

Notice published on Jan. 29 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.