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Coronavirus Resources
The U.S. Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus, also known as novel coronavirus.
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Unemployment Insurance Flexibilities
New guidance outlines flexibilities that states have in administering their unemployment insurance programs to help Americans affected by coronavirus.
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Expanding Apprenticeship
A new rule will establish a system for advancing the development of high-quality Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs, making it easier to expand apprenticeship in telecommunications, healthcare, cybersecurity and other sectors where apprenticeships are not widely available.
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Reentry Grants Available
To help more Americans who have been involved in the justice system successfully reenter the workforce, the U.S. Department of Labor is making approximately $65 million in funding available for reentry project grants.
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Progress on Opioids
The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs has made significant improvements in efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and to reduce medical fraud.
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EDI Awards
CVS Health and PepsiCo have received Gold Awards in the department’s inaugural Excellence in Disability Inclusion Awards program, which recognizes federal contractors that demonstrate excellence in making their workforce inclusive for people with disabilities.
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Visa and Overtime Enforcement
A Texas landscape contractor has paid more than $32,000 in back wages and penalties to settle overtime and H-2B visa program violations.
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Fall Hazards
An Alabama residential framing contractor was cited for fall and struck-by hazards at two worksites, and faces $240,880 in penalties.
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Back Wages
Two Houston restaurants have paid 18 workers $150,371 in back wages to resolve minimum wage and overtime violations.
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New Apprenticeships
More than 710,000 new apprentices have been hired by employers since the start of 2017.
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COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE HIGHLIGHT
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