U.S. Department of Labor | July 24, 2020 |
Child Care Visit The Womens Bureau hosted a roundtable discussion at a child care facility in Denver with Ivanka Trump, Sen. Cory Gardner, HHS Assistant Secretary Lynn Johnson and local parents on the importance of quality, affordable child care as businesses continue to reopen. |
Celebrating #ADA30 This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which increased access and opportunity for people with disabilities in their communities and the workplace. |
Reopening Guidance The Wage and Hour Division published additional guidance, including new fact sheets and answers to frequently asked questions, on wage and hour rules, and the family and medical leave as workplaces continue to reopen. |
| Coronavirus Citation OSHA cited Ohio nursing facilities for violating respiratory protection standards following an inspection initiated after the company reported the coronavirus-related hospitalization of seven workers. | |
| #HireVets July 25 is National Hire a Veteran Day. Here are a few things employers should know about hiring and retaining veterans. | |
| Mine Safety Grants Up to $400,000 is available in Brookwood-Sago grants for mine safety education and training. | |
| Back Wages Four Puerto Rico security guard companies and their principals must pay $942,127 in back wages, damages and penalties following a Department investigation. | |
| Embezzling Sentence A federal court has sentenced a former labor union president after Department investigators found he embezzled union assets. | |
| Child Labor Enforcement A North Carolina-based enterprise operating 12 fast food restaurants will pay a civil money penalty of $17,586 for violating child labor requirements. | |
COVID-19 UPDATES AND RESOURCES |
Release: A Florida nonprofit has paid back wages to an employee to resolve FFCRA violations Release: A Florida truss manufacturer has paid back wages to an employee who was denied paid sick leave to care for a child whose school was closed due to the coronavirus Release: A Texas wireless service provider has paid back wages to an employee denied paid sick leave after a doctor ordered a coronavirus-related quarantine |
COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE HIGHLIGHT |
Heat Safety Tool App The OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App available in English and Spanish allows workers and supervisors to calculate the heat index and risk level for outdoor worksites, and provides reminders about protective measures. |
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