U.S. Department of Labor | June 5, 2020 |
2.5 Million More Jobs in May Payroll employment increased by more than 2.5 million in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report released today. |
Supporting Small Business Employers U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia joined President Trump and Vice President Pence for a bill signing that increases flexibilities for small businesses using the Paycheck Protection Program. |
#WB100 The Womens Bureau was created 100 years ago today, on June 5, 1920, to promote the welfare of wage-earning women, improve working conditions, increase efficiency, and advance opportunities for women to access profitable employment. |
Reopening Safely In North Carolina this week, Secretary Scalia joined business leaders for a roundtable discussion on reopening the economy safely. Secretary Scalia also toured a local Lowes store, met with workers, and discussed the reopening process with Lowes leaders. |
Coronavirus Test Costs If your healthcare provider recommends a COVID-19 test, you can get diagnosed without a copay, coinsurance, or deductible charge. |
COVID-19 UPDATES AND RESOURCES |
Release: OSHA guidance for stockroom and loading dock workers Release: OSHA guidance for farmworkers Website: All Department of Labor coronavirus resources |
| Coronavirus Leave A Minnesota city has paid $1,696 in back wages to an employee wrongly denied paid sick leave after her healthcare provider recommended a quarantine for coronavirus-related reasons. | |
| Veterans Employment Challenge As part of the Veterans Employment Challenge, three finalists have been selected to build an application that will better match transitioning service members skills with employers needs. | |
| Private Equity Investments The Department issued guidance on private equity investments in professionally managed asset allocation funds as an investment option for defined contribution plan participants. | |
| Wages Recovered An Iowa restaurant has paid $3,059 in back wages after failing to pay 14 workers for payroll earned before the restaurant closed due to the pandemic. | |
| Safety Citation OSHA has cited two New Jersey construction companies for exposing workers to safety hazards, and proposed $148,264 in penalties. | |
| Debt Management Secretary Scalia signed an order on debt management to improve accountability and payments to workers who are owed money. | |
| Legal Achievement Award Associate Regional Solicitor Samantha Thomas received an award for leading the Blackjewel litigation team in recovering $5,867,536 in back wages for mine workers in four states. | |
COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE HIGHLIGHT |
Federal Contractor Guidance The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has tools and guides to help federal contractors. |
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