DOL Newsletter
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The U.S. Department of Labor announced a historic shift to use of fixed-firm pricing for the operation of Job Corps Centers to help students, ensure accountability, and serve as responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. |
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The Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has proposed a rule clarifying the longstanding religious civil rights protections afforded religious organizations that contract with the federal government. |
| In Case You Missed It |
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Supporting Disability Employment New investments will support employers as they recruit, hire, retain, and advance American workers with disabilities. |
This week businesses across the country showed us they were #SafeAndSoundAtWork. Participants can download their certificate and challenge coin here. |
Following a Department investigation, a Virginia company’s former CEO has been ordered by a federal judge to restore $6.5 million to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan. |
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A California production company was cited for safety violations after two workers were injured while filming in Georgia. |
A New York restaurant company has paid $184,000 in back wages and damages to 103 current and former workers to resolve FLSA violations. |
A Los Angeles catering business owner will pay $58,695 to 27 workers for overtime violations following a Department investigation. |
| Stat of the Week |
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Nine states have record low unemployment rates according to the state jobs report released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Alabama, Arkansas, Maine, and New Jersey set news series low unemployment rates, while Alaska, California, Oregon, Texas, and Vermont matched their series low unemployment rate. |
| Compliance Assistance Highlight |
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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs recently launched the Contractor Assistance Portal, an online help desk where federal contractors can ask questions and access helpful reference materials. |
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