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April 9, 2021

Secretary Walsh meets with small business leaders in Virginia.

Secretary Walsh discussed pandemic recovery and veteran hiring with Virginia business

Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited Vantage Point Consulting, a small business in Virginia that received a HIRE Vets Medallion award for leadership in recruiting, hiring and retaining veterans. While there, they discussed how the American Rescue Plan is helping the company recover amid the pandemic.

Follow Secretary Walsh on Twitter

American Rescue Plan: Lost your job? Had your hours reduced? You may qualify for 100% coverage of COBRA premiums.

New guidance on COBRA premium subsidies

The American Rescue Plan entitles some people to a 100% premium subsidy for COBRA continuation coverage. The department issued new guidance and model notices implementing the plan’s COBRA premium assistance provisions.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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New fidelity bonding grants

We’ve awarded $725,000 to help seven states and territories and D.C. expand their fidelity bonding programs, which help people who face barriers in their attempts to return to the workforce.

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Share your equity ideas

In a national online dialogue April 12-26, the department will gather ideas for ensuring equity in employment policies and programs for people with disabilities from historically underserved communities.

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Labor relations guidance

We’re relaunching our Persuader Reporting Orientation Program to inform employers and labor relations consultants on potential labor-management reporting obligations, and give workers information on exercising their collective bargaining rights.

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Restaurant workers protected

The department obtained a court order prohibiting two Connecticut restaurants and their owners from retaliating against employees after they allegedly coerced workers into kicking back thousands of dollars.

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Willful hazard citations

OSHA fined a New Jersey roofing contractor $201,090 for willfully exposing employees to safety hazards at multiple worksites. One worker suffered serious injuries when a roof collapsed.

IN THE NEWS

  • NPR: Biden Economist Plans To Tackle Economic Disparities Caused By COVID-19
  • NPR: U.S. Secretary of Labor Discusses the American Jobs Plan
  • MSNBC: Labor Secretary Marty Walsh Joins Morning Joe

UPCOMING EVENTS

Construction Compliance Check - Compliance Assistance
Apr. 13, 10 a.m. EDT

OFCCP – What to Expect During a Compliance Review
Apr. 13, 10 a.m. EDT

OFCCP – What to Expect During a Compliance Review
Apr. 15, 10 a.m. EDT

Mastering Resume Essentials for Military Spouses
Apr. 19, 3 a.m. EDT

Marketing Me: A Job Search Approach for Military Spouses
Apr. 20, 3 a.m. EDT

Find a complete list of upcoming events at dol.gov/events.

HIRE Vets Medallion Program: Get Recognized for Hiring Veterans. Apply by April 30.

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