| Secretary Walsh visited a small business in Virginia and the department issued new guidance on COBRA premium assistance. |
U.S. Department of Labor | | April 9, 2021 |
| Secretary Walsh discussed pandemic recovery and veteran hiring with Virginia business Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited Vantage Point Consulting, a small business in Virginia that received a HIRE Vets Medallion award for leadership in recruiting, hiring and retaining veterans. While there, they discussed how the American Rescue Plan is helping the company recover amid the pandemic. Learn more about the American Rescue Plan Follow Secretary Walsh on Twitter |
| New guidance on COBRA premium subsidies The American Rescue Plan entitles some people to a 100% premium subsidy for COBRA continuation coverage. The department issued new guidance and model notices implementing the plans COBRA premium assistance provisions. Learn more about COBRA premium subsidies. |
| | New fidelity bonding grants Weve awarded $725,000 to help seven states and territories and D.C. expand their fidelity bonding programs, which help people who face barriers in their attempts to return to the workforce. | | |
| | Share your equity ideas In a national online dialogue April 12-26, the department will gather ideas for ensuring equity in employment policies and programs for people with disabilities from historically underserved communities. | | |
| | Labor relations guidance Were relaunching our Persuader Reporting Orientation Program to inform employers and labor relations consultants on potential labor-management reporting obligations, and give workers information on exercisingtheir collective bargaining rights. | | |
| | Restaurant workers protected The department obtained a court order prohibiting two Connecticut restaurants and their owners from retaliating against employees after they allegedly coerced workers into kicking back thousands of dollars. | | |
| | Willful hazard citations OSHA fined a New Jersey roofing contractor $201,090 for willfully exposing employees to safety hazards at multiple worksites. One worker suffered serious injuries when a roof collapsed. | | |
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