U.S. Internal Revenue Service seeks to Offer Jobs to Thousands of Workers this Summer | site |
Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) press release dated: June 1, 2022
Washington - - To boost its workforce and better help taxpayers and businesses, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that it's looking to hire over 4,000 contact representative positions at several IRS offices nationwide this summer.
A contact representative provides administrative and technical assistance to individuals and businesses primarily over the phone, through written correspondence or in person. These full-time positions fall under a special hiring condition called direct-hire authority. Full-time, bilingual (Spanish) positions are also available. No prior tax experience is required.
"The IRS continues to increase its workforce in 2022 to improve the taxpayer experience," said IRS Taxpayer Experience Officer and Wage and Investment Commissione...
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IRS seeks to Offer Jobs to Thousands of Workers this Summer
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U.S. Department of Labor to Offer Prevailing Wage Compliance Seminars Online for Federal Contractors, Contracting Agencies, Unions, Workers
U.S. Department of Labor to Offer Prevailing Wage Compliance Seminars Online for Federal Contractors, Contracting Agencies, Unions, Workers | site |
Online sessions throughout 2022 will increase participation
Information contained in U.S. Department of Labor press release dated: May 17, 2022
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Labor will offer online compliance seminars for contracting agencies, contractors, unions, workers and other stakeholders to provide information on the requirements governing payment of prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts.
Offered by the department’s Wage and Hour Division, the seminars are part of the division’s ongoing effort to increase awareness and improve compliance with federal prevailing wage requirements.
The seminars will include on-demand video training on many Davis-Bacon and Related Acts and McNamara-O’Hara... -
U.S. Department of Labor reminds Southwest Employers that Workers need Protection from the Dangers of Heat Illness
U.S. Department of Labor reminds Southwest Employers that Workers need Protection from the Dangers of Heat Illness | site |
Free App helps calculate worksite heat index, displays risks
Information contained in U.S. Department of Labor press release dated: May 11, 2022
Dallas - - As temperatures rise in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers not to ignore the dangers of working in hot weather – indoors and out – and remember “Water. Rest. Shade.” can be the difference between ending the workday safely or suffering serious injuries or worse.
From 2011-2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 344 worker-related deaths in U.S. were due to environmental heat exposure. Workplace safety experts believe the actual number of heat-related fatalities may be underreported or misreported... -
U.S. Department of Labor issues Equity Action Plan Highlighting Progress, continued Efforts to Ensure Access for all Workers
U.S. Department of Labor issues Equity Action Plan Highlighting Progress, continued Efforts to Ensure Access for all Workers | site |
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Labor today published its Equity Action Plan in response to the Biden-Harris administration’s Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities, issued in 2021. The order promotes a whole-of-government equity agenda that addresses systemic barriers to opportunities and benefits offered by the federal government. The plan summarizes the department’s efforts to identify barriers to more equitable access to programs and services for underserved, marginalized and excluded communities and outlines the next steps for expanding access to those communities. It also serves as a roadmap to help those communities better understand the department’s vision for advancing equity so that they can provide input and hold the department accountable... -
U.S. Department of Labor announces Proposed Rulemaking to Protect Tipped Workers; Clarify use of the Tip Credit
U.S. Department of Labor announces Proposed Rulemaking to Protect Tipped Workers; Clarify use of the Tip Credit | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Labor press release dated: June 21, 2021)
Washington, DC - - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to limit the amount of non-tip producing work that a tipped employee can perform when an employer is taking a tip credit. The proposed rule clarifies when an employee is working in a tipped occupation and when a worker has performed such a substantial amount of non-tipped labor that an employer can no longer take a tip credit and must pay the full federal minimum wage to the worker.
The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers with tipped workers to pay as little as $2.13 per hour in direct wages, while taking a credit against the tips earned by the employee to make up the balance of the federal minimum wage of $7.25... -
U.S. Department of Labor implements Initiative to conduct Random, Weekend Safety Inspections to protect Construction Workers from Falls, Trench Collapses
U.S. Department of Labor implements Initiative to conduct Random, Weekend Safety Inspections to protect Construction Workers from Falls, Trench Collapses | site |
‘Weekend Work’ initiative will identify safety concerns in 10 counties
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Labor press release dated: June 7, 2021)
Denver - - As work at construction project sites increases in Colorado’s Front Range, more workers may find themselves exposed to falls and trenching and excavation hazards. Over the last two years, at least six workers have suffered fatal falls, and nearly a dozen excavation collapses and trenching incidents have led to the deaths of three workers in Colorado.
To make these work sites safer, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has implemented a “Weekend Work” initiative in which federal workplace safety and health inspections will... -
CMS Encourages Companies to Promote Quality, Affordable Health Coverage for Gig Workers
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Encourages Companies to Promote Quality, Affordable Health Coverage for Gig Workers | site |
(Information contained in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services press release dated: May 26, 2021) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is encouraging online platform companies to share information with gig workers on their ability to enroll in affordable, quality, health coverage during the 2021 Marketplace Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Digital platforms – including Delivery Drivers, Inc., DoorDash, Lyft, Postmates, StyleSeat, Uber, and Wonolo – are participating in “Gig Workers’ Week of Action” to promote Marketplace healthcare plans to their workforces. Workers in the U.S., including those working with gig companies following COVID-19 related unemployment, may now be eligible for reduced premiums and increased savings for health insurance coverage on HealthCare.gov. Under the American Rescue... -
Union says New AFL-CIO Report Shows 275 U.S. Workers Killed Daily
Union says New AFL-CIO Report Shows 275 U.S. Workers Killed Daily | site |
View Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect report here: aflcio.org/reports/death-job-toll-neglect-2021
(Information contained in AFL-CIO press release dated: May 4, 2021)
In 2019, 5,333 working people were killed on the job and an estimated 95,000 died from occupational diseases, according to the 30th edition of the report released today. That means every day, on average, 275 U.S. workers die from hazardous working conditions. And this was before the devastating COVID-19 pandemic that has been responsible for far too many worker infections and deaths in our country. “This year, we commemorate 50 years of OSHA and the lives saved by ensuring workers are protected on the job,” said AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler. “COVID-19 has been a stark reminder that workplace safety protections are absolutely critical, and we still have a long... -
IRS says New Law extends COVID Tax Credit for Employers who Keep Workers on Payroll
U.S. Internal Revenue Service says New Law extends COVID Tax Credit for Employers who Keep Workers on Payroll | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service [IRS] press release dated: January 26, 2021)
Washington - - The Internal Revenue Service urges employers to take advantage of the newly-extended employee retention credit, designed to make it easier for businesses that, despite challenges posed by COVID-19, choose to keep their employees on the payroll. The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, enacted Dec. 27, 2020, made a number of changes to the employee retention tax credits previously made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), including modifying and extending the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), for six months through June 30, 2021. Several of the changes apply only to 2021, while others apply to both 2020 and 2021. As a result of the new ... -
Washington Teachers’ Union, UNITE HERE Local 25 Partner to Provide Tutoring to Students of Workers
Washington Teachers’ Union, UNITE HERE Local 25 Partner to Provide Tutoring to Students of Workers | site |
Pilot Program Is an Educational Lifeline for Laid-Off Hotel, Restaurant Workers
(Information contained in American Federation of Teachers [AFT] press release: December 14, 2020) Washington - - The Washington Teachers’ Union is partnering with UNITE HERE Local 25 in a pilot program to provide English and math tutoring to Washington, D.C.-area UNITE HERE workers’ elementary school children who are struggling with schoolwork and remote learning. Current and retired District of Columbia Public Schools teacher volunteers will provide one 50-minute block of one-on-one tutoring in English and/or math each week to children in grades 1-5. The pilot program will launch on Feb. 1. The virtual tutoring will take place after the regular school day is finished. “The transition to remote learning has been harder for some and brough... -
American Medical Association article says AHA, AMA, ANA urge Health Care Workers to take COVID-19 Vaccine
American Medical Association article says AHA, AMA, ANA urge Health Care Workers to take COVID-19 Vaccine | site |
The following information is contained in American Medical Association (AMA) press release dated December 15, 2020 and titled as follows:
AHA, AMA, ANA urge health care workers to take COVID-19 vaccine
Washington, DC — With the initial distribution and administration of a COVID-19 vaccine underway, leading U.S. medical, nursing and hospital organizations thanked health care professionals in an open letter today and urged them to continue their battle against COVID-19 by taking a vaccine and sharing their experience with others, noting their position as trusted and valued voices in their communities.
The open letter from the American Medical Association, American Hospital Association, and American Nurses Association is available here. The full text is below: An open letter to all health care prof... -
U.S. Department of Labor announces Exemption to improve Investment Advice and Enhance Financial Choices for Workers and Retirees
U.S. Department of Labor announces Exemption to improve Investment Advice and Enhance Financial Choices for Workers and Retirees| site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Labor press release: December 15, 2020)
Washington, DC - - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a new exemption for investment advice fiduciaries. The Department’s actions today benefit American workers and retirees by delivering more choices for their financial future with clear standards to be upheld by investment advice providers. The Department’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) developed the exemption. “Today’s action provides clear regulatory standards that ensure American workers and retirees have access to high-quality, affordable investment advice,” U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia said. “In tandem with action taken last year by the Securities and Exchange Commission, this exemption gives Americans a greater o... -
U.S. Department of Labor says it acts to help American Workers and Employers during the Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. Department of Labor says it acts to help American Workers and Employers during the Coronavirus Pandemic | site |
(November 9, 2020) - - Today the U.S. Department of Labor published the following information:
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.
Reopening America’s Economy:- Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Scalia on the October Jobs Report – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia issued the following statement on the October 2020 Employment Situation Report: “The strong economic rebound continues, with approximately 900,000 private sector jobs gained back in September and again in October, and the October unemployment rate dropping a full point, to 6.9 percent.”
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U.S. Office of Personnel Management issues Suggested 2020 Election Flexibilities for Federal Workers
U.S. Office of Personnel Management issues Suggested 2020 Election Flexibilities for Federal Workers| site |
(September 29, 2020) - - Today, September 29, 2020, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management published the following information:
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released today a memorandum providing agencies with information on the Federal Government’s longstanding policy to grant employees limited time off from work to vote in Federal, State, county, or municipal elections.
In addition to excused absence for voting, the memorandum encourages agencies to permit Federal employees to make use of available flexibilities to volunteer as a nonpartisan poll worker, participate in early voting, or to receive an excused absence if their polling place requires an extended commute and voting by absentee ballot is not permitted.
The complete memorandum can be read here.... -
Statement by Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on Essential Financial Services Workers
Statement by Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on Essential Financial Services Workers | site |
(March 24, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published the following information:
Statement by Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on Essential Financial Services Workers
WASHINGTON—U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement on Financial Services Sector Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers: “I strongly support the Department of Homeland Security’s recent guidance identifying financial services sector workers as essential critical infrastructure workers during the COVID-19 response emergency. The guidance provides information to State and local officials, as they work to protect their communities, to ensure the continuity of functions that are critical to public health and safety, as well as economic and national security. Consistent with the President’s guidelines,...
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U.S. Internal Revenue Service seeks to Offer Jobs to Thousands of Workers this Summer | site |
Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) press release dated: June 1, 2022
Washington - - To boost its workforce and better help taxpayers and businesses, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that it's looking to hire over 4,000 contact representative positions at several IRS offices nationwide this summer.
A contact representative provides administrative and technical assistance to individuals and businesses primarily over the phone, through written correspondence or in person. These full-time positions fall under a special hiring condition called direct-hire authority. Full-time, bilingual (Spanish) positions are also available. No prior tax experience is required. "The IRS continues to increase its workforce in 2022 to improve the taxpayer experience," said IRS Taxpayer Experience Officer and Wage and Investment Commissione...06-02-2022, 09:05 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor to Offer Prevailing Wage Compliance Seminars Online for Federal Contractors, Contracting Agencies, Unions, Workers | site |
Online sessions throughout 2022 will increase participation
Information contained in U.S. Department of Labor press release dated: May 17, 2022
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Labor will offer online compliance seminars for contracting agencies, contractors, unions, workers and other stakeholders to provide information on the requirements governing payment of prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts.
Offered by the department’s Wage and Hour Division, the seminars are part of the division’s ongoing effort to increase awareness and improve compliance with federal prevailing wage requirements.
The seminars will include on-demand video training on many Davis-Bacon and Related Acts and McNamara-O’Hara...05-19-2022, 07:26 AM -
U.S. Department of Labor reminds Southwest Employers that Workers need Protection from the Dangers of Heat Illness | site |
Free App helps calculate worksite heat index, displays risks
Information contained in U.S. Department of Labor press release dated: May 11, 2022
Dallas - - As temperatures rise in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers not to ignore the dangers of working in hot weather – indoors and out – and remember “Water. Rest. Shade.” can be the difference between ending the workday safely or suffering serious injuries or worse.
From 2011-2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 344 worker-related deaths in U.S. were due to environmental heat exposure. Workplace safety experts believe the actual number of heat-related fatalities may be underreported or misreported...05-13-2022, 07:16 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor issues Equity Action Plan Highlighting Progress, continued Efforts to Ensure Access for all Workers | site |
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Labor today published its Equity Action Plan in response to the Biden-Harris administration’s Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities, issued in 2021. The order promotes a whole-of-government equity agenda that addresses systemic barriers to opportunities and benefits offered by the federal government. The plan summarizes the department’s efforts to identify barriers to more equitable access to programs and services for underserved, marginalized and excluded communities and outlines the next steps for expanding access to those communities. It also serves as a roadmap to help those communities better understand the department’s vision for advancing equity so that they can provide input and hold the department accountable...04-14-2022, 11:51 AM -
U.S. Department of Labor announces Proposed Rulemaking to Protect Tipped Workers; Clarify use of the Tip Credit | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Labor press release dated: June 21, 2021)
Washington, DC - - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to limit the amount of non-tip producing work that a tipped employee can perform when an employer is taking a tip credit. The proposed rule clarifies when an employee is working in a tipped occupation and when a worker has performed such a substantial amount of non-tipped labor that an employer can no longer take a tip credit and must pay the full federal minimum wage to the worker.
The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers with tipped workers to pay as little as $2.13 per hour in direct wages, while taking a credit against the tips earned by the employee to make up the balance of the federal minimum wage of $7.25...06-22-2021, 03:53 AM -
U.S. Department of Labor implements Initiative to conduct Random, Weekend Safety Inspections to protect Construction Workers from Falls, Trench Collapses | site |
‘Weekend Work’ initiative will identify safety concerns in 10 counties
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Labor press release dated: June 7, 2021)
Denver - - As work at construction project sites increases in Colorado’s Front Range, more workers may find themselves exposed to falls and trenching and excavation hazards. Over the last two years, at least six workers have suffered fatal falls, and nearly a dozen excavation collapses and trenching incidents have led to the deaths of three workers in Colorado.
To make these work sites safer, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has implemented a “Weekend Work” initiative in which federal workplace safety and health inspections will...06-10-2021, 11:12 PM -
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Encourages Companies to Promote Quality, Affordable Health Coverage for Gig Workers | site |
(Information contained in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services press release dated: May 26, 2021) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is encouraging online platform companies to share information with gig workers on their ability to enroll in affordable, quality, health coverage during the 2021 Marketplace Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Digital platforms – including Delivery Drivers, Inc., DoorDash, Lyft, Postmates, StyleSeat, Uber, and Wonolo – are participating in “Gig Workers’ Week of Action” to promote Marketplace healthcare plans to their workforces. Workers in the U.S., including those working with gig companies following COVID-19 related unemployment, may now be eligible for reduced premiums and increased savings for health insurance coverage on HealthCare.gov. Under the American Rescue...05-27-2021, 11:21 AM -
Union says New AFL-CIO Report Shows 275 U.S. Workers Killed Daily | site |
View Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect report here: aflcio.org/reports/death-job-toll-neglect-2021
(Information contained in AFL-CIO press release dated: May 4, 2021)
In 2019, 5,333 working people were killed on the job and an estimated 95,000 died from occupational diseases, according to the 30th edition of the report released today. That means every day, on average, 275 U.S. workers die from hazardous working conditions. And this was before the devastating COVID-19 pandemic that has been responsible for far too many worker infections and deaths in our country. “This year, we commemorate 50 years of OSHA and the lives saved by ensuring workers are protected on the job,” said AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler. “COVID-19 has been a stark reminder that workplace safety protections are absolutely critical, and we still have a long...05-14-2021, 01:32 AM -
U.S. Internal Revenue Service says New Law extends COVID Tax Credit for Employers who Keep Workers on Payroll | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service [IRS] press release dated: January 26, 2021)
Washington - - The Internal Revenue Service urges employers to take advantage of the newly-extended employee retention credit, designed to make it easier for businesses that, despite challenges posed by COVID-19, choose to keep their employees on the payroll. The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, enacted Dec. 27, 2020, made a number of changes to the employee retention tax credits previously made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), including modifying and extending the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), for six months through June 30, 2021. Several of the changes apply only to 2021, while others apply to both 2020 and 2021. As a result of the new ...01-26-2021, 03:20 PM -
Washington Teachers’ Union, UNITE HERE Local 25 Partner to Provide Tutoring to Students of Workers | site |
Pilot Program Is an Educational Lifeline for Laid-Off Hotel, Restaurant Workers
(Information contained in American Federation of Teachers [AFT] press release: December 14, 2020) Washington - - The Washington Teachers’ Union is partnering with UNITE HERE Local 25 in a pilot program to provide English and math tutoring to Washington, D.C.-area UNITE HERE workers’ elementary school children who are struggling with schoolwork and remote learning. Current and retired District of Columbia Public Schools teacher volunteers will provide one 50-minute block of one-on-one tutoring in English and/or math each week to children in grades 1-5. The pilot program will launch on Feb. 1. The virtual tutoring will take place after the regular school day is finished. “The transition to remote learning has been harder for some and brough...12-18-2020, 11:09 AM -
American Medical Association article says AHA, AMA, ANA urge Health Care Workers to take COVID-19 Vaccine | site |
The following information is contained in American Medical Association (AMA) press release dated December 15, 2020 and titled as follows:
AHA, AMA, ANA urge health care workers to take COVID-19 vaccine
Washington, DC — With the initial distribution and administration of a COVID-19 vaccine underway, leading U.S. medical, nursing and hospital organizations thanked health care professionals in an open letter today and urged them to continue their battle against COVID-19 by taking a vaccine and sharing their experience with others, noting their position as trusted and valued voices in their communities.
The open letter from the American Medical Association, American Hospital Association, and American Nurses Association is available here. The full text is below: An open letter to all health care prof...12-17-2020, 08:58 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor announces Exemption to improve Investment Advice and Enhance Financial Choices for Workers and Retirees| site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Labor press release: December 15, 2020)
Washington, DC - - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a new exemption for investment advice fiduciaries. The Department’s actions today benefit American workers and retirees by delivering more choices for their financial future with clear standards to be upheld by investment advice providers. The Department’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) developed the exemption. “Today’s action provides clear regulatory standards that ensure American workers and retirees have access to high-quality, affordable investment advice,” U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia said. “In tandem with action taken last year by the Securities and Exchange Commission, this exemption gives Americans a greater o...12-16-2020, 08:50 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor says it acts to help American Workers and Employers during the Coronavirus Pandemic | site |
(November 9, 2020) - - Today the U.S. Department of Labor published the following information:
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.
Reopening America’s Economy:- Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Scalia on the October Jobs Report – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia issued the following statement on the October 2020 Employment Situation Report: “The strong economic rebound continues, with approximately 900,000 private sector jobs gained back in September and again in October, and the October unemployment rate dropping a full point, to 6.9 percent.”
11-09-2020, 07:23 PM -
U.S. Office of Personnel Management issues Suggested 2020 Election Flexibilities for Federal WorkersU.S. Office of Personnel Management issues Suggested 2020 Election Flexibilities for Federal Workers| site |
(September 29, 2020) - - Today, September 29, 2020, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management published the following information:
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released today a memorandum providing agencies with information on the Federal Government’s longstanding policy to grant employees limited time off from work to vote in Federal, State, county, or municipal elections.
In addition to excused absence for voting, the memorandum encourages agencies to permit Federal employees to make use of available flexibilities to volunteer as a nonpartisan poll worker, participate in early voting, or to receive an excused absence if their polling place requires an extended commute and voting by absentee ballot is not permitted.
The complete memorandum can be read here....10-05-2020, 02:45 AM -
Statement by Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on Essential Financial Services Workers | site |
(March 24, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published the following information:
Statement by Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on Essential Financial Services Workers
WASHINGTON—U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement on Financial Services Sector Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers: “I strongly support the Department of Homeland Security’s recent guidance identifying financial services sector workers as essential critical infrastructure workers during the COVID-19 response emergency. The guidance provides information to State and local officials, as they work to protect their communities, to ensure the continuity of functions that are critical to public health and safety, as well as economic and national security. Consistent with the President’s guidelines,...03-24-2020, 04:25 PM -
Treasury, IRS and Labor announce Plan to implement Coronavirus-related Paid Leave for Workers and Tax Credits for Small and Midsize Businesses to swiftly Recover the Cost of providing Coronavirus-related Leave | site |
(March 20, 2020) - - In a press release dated March 20, 2020 the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provided the following information:
WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) announced that small and midsize employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits, designed to immediately and fully reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave to their employees. This relief to employees and small and midsize businesses is provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Act), signed by President Trump on March 18, 2020. The Act will help the United States combat and ...03-23-2020, 03:38 AM -
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Procure N95 Respirators to Support Healthcare Workers in COVID-19 Outbreaks| site |
(March 4, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the following information:
As part of the government-wide efforts to respond to the global outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services intends to purchase 500 million N95 respirators over the next 18 months for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). Through guaranteed orders, this acquisition encourages manufacturers to immediately increase production of N95s for use by health care professionals. These guaranteed orders offer reassurance to manufacturers that they will not be left with excess supplies if private sector orders are cancelled once the COVID-19 response subsides. Manufacturers typically avoid ramping up production without such a guarantee. Private secto...03-05-2020, 02:48 AM -
World Health Organization says Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment is endangering Health Workers Worldwide| site |
WHO calls on industry and governments to increase manufacturing by 40 per cent to meet rising global demand
(March 3, 2020) - - Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the following information:
The World Health Organization has warned that severe and mounting disruption to the global supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) – caused by rising demand, panic buying, hoarding and misuse – is putting lives at risk from the new coronavirus and other infectious diseases. Healthcare workers rely on personal protective equipment to protect themselves and their patients from being infected and infecting others. But shortages are leaving doctors, nurses and other frontline workers dangerously ill-equipped to care for COVID-19 patients, due to limited access t...03-03-2020, 11:03 PM -
World Health Organization guidance concerning Rights, Roles and Responsibilities of Health Workers| site |
(February 18, 2020) - - The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided guidance relating to the Rights, Roles and Responsibilities of Health Workers. The guidance, titled,
"CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) OUTBREAK: RIGHTS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF HEALTH WORKERS, INCLUDING KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH",
may be viewed at https://www.who.int/docs/default-sou...rsn=bcabd401_0
or
Please press HERE...02-19-2020, 04:48 AM -
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Proposal to Protect Workers’ Rights by Increasing Financial Transparency and Union Democracy | site |
(December 16, 2019) - - Today (December 16, 2019), the U.S. Department of Labor published the following information:
WASHINGTON DC – The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) will publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would increase financial transparency and democratic procedures for intermediate bodies under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA), also known as the Landrum-Griffin Act. The NPRM proposes a return to OLMS' 2003 interpretation that mid-level public sector labor organizations, also known as intermediate bodies, are covered under the LMRDA if the intermediate body's national or international organization is also covered under the LMRDA. Under the proposal, these intermediate bodies also would be subject to provisions such as ann...12-24-2019, 03:40 AM -
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Suicide Increasing Among American Workers
Rates highest for males in construction and extraction; females in arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
(November 15, 2018) - - Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the following information:
The suicide rate among the US working age population increased 34 percent during 2000-2016. A new report published today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) examined lifetime occupations of 22,053 people aged 16-64 years old who died by suicide in the 17 states participating in the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) in 2012 and 2015.
In 2012 and 2015, suicide rates were highest among males in the Construction and Extraction occupational group (43.6 and 53.2 per 100,000 civilian noninstitutionalized working...11-15-2018, 09:57 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Proposal to Help Small Businesses Strengthen Retirement Security for Millions of American Workers
President Trump Seeks to Expand Access to Association Retirement Plans
Washington, DC - - (October 22, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to help small businesses strengthen retirement security in America. The proposed rule would make it easier for small businesses to offer retirement savings plans to their workers through Association Retirement Plans, which would allow small businesses to band together to offer 401(k) plans to their employees. "President Donald J. Trump is moving to expand quality, affordable workplace retirement plan options for America's small businesses and their employees. Many small businesses would like to offer retirement benefits to their employees, but are disc...10-23-2018, 05:08 AM -
Op-Ed: Leveling the Playing Field for American Workers
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross
(October 5, 2018) - - Opinion editorial by U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross: Manufacturing is booming again in America. Production lines are rolling, smelters are aglow, and Made in America products are spreading around the globe. On this Manufacturing Day, Americans around the country can celebrate the growing manufacturing revival due to the tireless efforts of President Donald J. Trump and those in his Administration. We are focused on leveling the playing field and unleashing innovation to create more jobs in the United States. The Trump Administration’s economic policies are fueling new investments in plants and equipment – tax reform, the largest reduction and reform of federal regulations in history, and the renegotiation of imbalanced trade dea...10-06-2018, 05:23 PM -
Help Wanted: Strong Economy Means More Employers Can Hire and Retain Experienced Workers
New In Depth AARP Survey ‘Value of Experience’ Includes Insights on Workers, Employers, Entrepreneurs, Age Bias, and More
Washington, DC - - (August 2, 2018) - - According to a new AARP survey of experienced workers, nearly 9 in 10 work for financial reasons, but approximately 8 in 10 either enjoy or feel useful doing their work. And among those who plan to retire, over 1 in 4 plans to start a business or earn money in some independent way, such as a gig economy job. Given employers’ need for talent, it makes great business sense to hire experienced workers, as demonstrated by additional AARP research. “With rich work histories, varied experiences and expertise, older workers want to work, they’re ready to work, and they need to work,” said AARP Vice President of Financia...08-08-2018, 08:10 AM -
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces Additional Visas for Foreign Workers to Assist American Businesses at Risk of Failing
(May 31, 2018) - - On May 25, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen announced that an additional 15,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas will be available for Fiscal Year 2018. This allocation is in addition to the 66,000 visas already issued this year. Secretary Nielsen made this decision after consulting with Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, members of Congress, and business owners. “The limitations on H-2B visas were originally meant to protect American workers, but when we enter a situation where the program unintentionally harms American businesses it needs to be reformed,” said Secretary Nielsen. “I call on Congress to pass much needed reforms of the program and to expressly set the number of H-2B visas ...06-05-2018, 04:12 AM -
Federal Highway Administration Urges Drivers to Protect Highway Workers
“National Work Zone Awareness Week” to Highlight Increase in Work Zone Fatalities for Third Year in a Row
Chicago, IL- - (April 10, 2018) - - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) officials joined Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Randy Blankenhorn and others to kick off “National Work Zone Awareness Week,” an annual effort to urge the public to protect highway workers by driving carefully through work zones on roads and bridges. “Highway workers are our family members, our friends, and our neighbors,” said Acting Federal Highway Administrator Brandye L. Hendrickson. “Each of them matters, and their safety matters. As you drive, remember, work zone safety is everybody’s responsibility.” Overall roadway fatalities increased in 2016, and work zone fatalities also in...04-12-2018, 05:01 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor Provides Tools to Ensure American Workers Are Protected and Employers Are Equipped to Comply with Wage Laws
March 28, 2018
Washington, DC - - (March 27, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has developed a series of helpful instructional videos that provide valuable assistance to employers and further ensure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to the benefit of the American workforce. As part of the Wage and Hour Division’s ongoing commitment to protect working Americans, the Division will help employers understand their legal obligations under the FLSA by launching a new series of brief, plain-language videos that explain employer responsibilities under the FLSA. The videos eliminate legalese and provide a valuable resource for employers who simply want to understand what the law requires. The Division ...03-28-2018, 10:00 AM -
United Steelworkers say National Security Action Will Promote Domestic Production and Job Creation
“From missiles and munitions, to motors and machinery, steel and aluminum are critical products used in direct military applications and in critical infrastructure."
March 12, 2018
Pittsburgh, PA - - (March 8, 2018) - - The United Steelworkers (USW) released the following statement after the administration announced its final decision in the pending Section 232 investigations on steel and aluminum. Those investigations, launched in April 2017, were designed to determine whether imports of those products were jeopardizing national security interests and, if so, what action, if any to take. “Today the President took decisive action to ensure that adequate supplies and industrial capacity of aluminum and steel were available t...03-12-2018, 12:28 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor Awards Nearly $700K in Incremental Funding to Continue Helping Iowa Workers Affected by John Deere Layoffs
Washington, DC - - (March 7, 2017) - -The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an incremental award of the National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG) to Iowa workers affected by the 2015 John Deere layoffs. The funding, awarded to the Iowa Workforce Development, will serve approximately 650 workers. On June 30, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded a National Dislocated Worker Grant for up to $3,058,322 – with $518,643 released initially – to Iowa Workforce Development to provide reemployment and training services to about 650 of the 1,312 workers affected by layoffs at John Deere facilities in Ankeny and Waterloo, Iowa in 2015. On July 20, 2016, an incremental award of $518,643 was released. With this incremental award, the recipient will receive an additional $691,693 for continuation of these services, brin...03-10-2017, 11:55 AM -
U.S. Department of Labor Identifies Resources Available for Former Amarillo, Texas’ Pantex Plant Workers
Qualifying dates of employment are January 1, 1951, through December 31, 1957
Washington, DC - - (March 2, 2017) - - Former Pantex plant workers in Amarillo, Texas, may qualify as part of a new worker Special Exposure Cohort class that will simplify filing of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act claims. Managed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, EEOICPA provides compensation and medical benefits to workers who became ill as a result of exposure to radiation, beryllium, or silica while employed at covered facilities. Survivors of qualified workers may also be entitled to benefits. Effective February 3, 2017, the following class of workers was added to the SEC of the EEOICPA: All employees of the U.S. Department of Energy, its predecessor agencie...03-07-2017, 02:08 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor Approves Grant to Help Displaced Kentucky Coal Industry Workers
Washington, DC - - (February 22, 2017) - - The U.S. Department of Labor approved a National Dislocated Worker Grant for up to $1,989,194, with $1,091,153 released initially, to the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet to provide reemployment services to dislocated Kentucky coal industry workers affected by layoffs. It is expected that the grant will be used to serve approximately 175 workers. The funds will serve the counties of Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, McLean, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Todd, Trigg, Union and Webster. This funding is part of a multi-agency effort to invest federal economic and workforce development resources in communities and regions negatively impacted by changes in the coal economy. Supported by the Workforce Innovation...02-22-2017, 10:32 PM -
Acting Secretary of Agriculture Visits Workers Impacted By Louisiana Tornado and Tours Storm Damage
February 16, 2017
Washington, DC - - (February 15, 2017) - - Acting Agriculture Deputy Secretary Mike Young visited the displaced workers of the USDA Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) National Finance Center (NFC) Monday after an EF-3 tornado hit the New Orleans-based NFC building last week, causing severe damage. No one was seriously hurt as a result of the storm, which struck at approximately 11:20 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. Following the tornado, the NFC immediately implemented its Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and within 12 hours advance teams were relocated to the alternate work site (AWS) in Bossier City, near Shreveport, La., to begin the resumption of business operations. The tornado struck NFC in the beginning of a pay week and NFC was able to ensure the safety of all employees, recover fro...02-16-2017, 08:46 PM