U.S. Department of Labor | February 19, 2021 |
Stronger Apprenticeships To strengthen registered apprenticeship programs and reduce duplication, the department is suspending applications for Standards Recognition Entities in the Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program. Were also relaunching the federal Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship. Read more about how the Biden administration is bolstering apprenticeships. |
Health Care Enrollment A Special Enrollment Period for the Health Insurance Marketplace will run through Saturday, May 15. Explore options and sign up at https://HealthCare.gov. |
Whistleblower Protections OSHAs Whistleblower Protection Program is now overseeing worker retaliation complaints filed under two new statutes: the Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act. |
Trenching Hazards OSHA cited a Missouri plumbing contractor for two repeated and two serious trenching violations, and proposed $299,590 in penalties. |
Overtime Enforcement A Twin Cities area grocer will pay 81 workers $212,459 in overtime back wages after a department investigation. |
Safety Citations OSHA cited a Montana manufacturer and its staffing agency for serious and willful violations following a partial finger amputation, proposing $264,478 in fines. |
Wages Restored A South Carolina Ben & Jerrys franchisee will pay $21,360 in back wages and fines after investigators found wage and child labor violations. |
Misclassification A Guam construction contractor will pay $51,481 in back wages after the department found it illegally attempted to avoid paying overtime by misclassifying its workers as independent contractors. |
America Saves Week On Feb. 24, were co-hosting a free webcast for small businesses and their employees to explore retirement saving options. Starting a retirement savings plan can be easier than you think! |
Career Guidance Visit CareerOneStop to find job opportunities, career options, training, skills assessments and workforce services to launch the next stage of your career. |
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