U.S. Department of Labor | April 24, 2020 |
Responding to Coronavirus U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia discussed the swift response of President Trump to the hardships faced by American workers because of COVID-19, as well as the Administrations actions to lay the groundwork for an economic rebound once the virus is turned back, during a virtual meeting of the G20 Labor and Employment Ministers this week. |
HIRE Vets Deadline Next Thursday The HIRE Vets Medallion Award recognizes employers who recruit and retain veterans in meaningful, long-term careers. Applications for the 2020 award must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 30. |
| Quarantine Back Pay An Arizona electrical company will pay one employee $1,600 for refusing to provide him sick leave after health care providers ordered him to self-quarantine with potential coronavirus symptoms. | |
| Whistleblower Meeting OSHA will hold a teleconference May 12 to give the public an opportunity to comment on key issues facing its whistleblower protection program. | |
| Trench Safety OSHA fined a Florida construction contractor $303,611 for exposing employees to cave-in and other excavation hazards. | |
| Supporting Ohio Workers Nearly $3 million in grant funding will support workers in southeast Ohio whose employment was affected by severe storms and flooding in February 2019. | |
COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE HIGHLIGHT |
Coronavirus Compliance The Department has compliance resources specific to COVID-19, as well as guidance on workplace safety, paid leave and more. |
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