| New guidance, programs and regulatory actions underscore the department's commitment to supporting workers, retirees and job seekers. | 
U.S. Department of Labor | | March 12, 2021 |
| OSHA is enhancing COVID-19 worker protections OSHA is conducting a COVID-19 national emphasis program focused on high-risk industries and employers that retaliate against employees who complain about workplace hazards. |
| Proposal would strengthen worker wage protections The department is proposing to rescind two final rules that would significantly weaken protections afforded to American workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act. |
| New guidance will offer stronger coronavirus protections for mine workers As part of its commitment to protecting mine workers, the department issued stronger worker safety guidance to help mine operators and mine workers implement a coronavirus protection program and better identify risks that could lead to exposure. |
|  | American Rescue Plan will deliver benefits to millions Signed into law this week, the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package will extend unemployment benefits for millions of unemployed workers who would have lost their benefits on March 14. |
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|  | Railway company reinstates whistleblower An employee of one of the nations largest North American freight railroad networks will receive more than $290,000 in back pay, damages and fees, and be reinstated after the department found the workers whistleblower rights were violated. |
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|  | Contractor cited for repeat, willful, serious violations OSHA cited an Oklahoma construction contractor for multiple violations related to excavation work and proposed $205,000 in penalties. |
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|  | Department found an unlawful tip pool, recovered back wages A Florida restaurant has paid $222,432 in overtime back wages to 48 workers after our investigators found wage violations. |
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|  | Back wages and penalties after guest worker violations After finding a Florida stable failed to pay guest workers for all hours worked, the department recovered $81,139 in back wages for 29 workers. |
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|  | Overtime violations corrected for Florida workers A Tampa restaurant enterprise has paid $102,894 in back wages to 11 workers after investigators found the employer illegally denied them overtime pay. |
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| Construction Compliance Check Compliance Assistance
Mar. 16, 2021, 10 a.m. EST
HBCU/Contractor Virtual Handshake Series Making Connections with Employers Virtual Session
Mar. 16, 2021, 2 p.m. EDT
VEVRAA Focused Review Compliance Assistance
Mar. 17, 2021, 10 a.m. EDT
Career Credentials for Military Spouses
Mar. 21, 2021, 8 p.m. EDT
Marketing Me: A Job Search Approach for Military Spouses
Mar. 21, 2021, 10:30 p.m. EDT
Find a complete list of upcoming events at dol.gov/events.
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