| A gender-focused approach to reducing child labor, avoiding winter weather hazards, and our chief economist's plan for racial equity | 
U.S. Department of Labor | | February 26, 2021 |
| New guidance expands pandemic benefits eligibility In response to a White House directive, we issued guidance to state unemployment insurance agencies that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits amid pandemic safety concerns. Eligible unemployed workers will receive benefits retroactively. |
| New Paycheck Protection Program reforms will help small businesses Millions of main street small businesses, especially Black- and Brown-owned small businesses, are struggling to make ends meet in the wake of COVID-19. The Biden-Harris administration announced several Paycheck Protection Program reforms to help Americas smallest businesses and those that have been left behind in previous relief efforts. |
| A gender-focused approach to reducing child labor in Ethiopia A $5 million grant will help combat child labor in Ethiopias coffee fields using a gender-focused approach and make Ethiopian families less vulnerable to economic instability. |
| A new grant will help workers in Guam The department has awarded an additional $1,767,172 in incremental funding to help Guam respond to workforce needs related to the coronavirus pandemic. |
| Failure to enforce pandemic protections leads to a citation in Missouri After the death of a worker who contracted COVID-19, OSHA cited a Missouri auto parts manufacturer for failing to enforce workplace coronavirus protections. |
| A judgement in Detroit restores employee benefit plan funds The fiduciaries of a defunct Detroit dental services providers employee benefit plan have agreed to restore $42,488 to the plan. |
| Ohio oil and gas organization recognized for its commitment to safety OSHA recognized Buckeye Service, Transmission, Exploration and Production Safety Network as an Alliance Program Ambassador for its commitment to workplace safety and health in Ohios oil and gas industry. |
| Virtual agricultural seminar
Mar. 3, 2021, 10:00 a.m. EST Pathways Programs at DOL for Student/Recent Grads
Mar. 4, 2021, 3:00 p.m. EST Career Credentials for Military Spouses
Mar. 8, 2021, 12:00 p.m. EST Marketing Me: A Job Search Approach for Military Spouses
Mar. 8, 2021, 2:30 p.m. EST Your Next Move for Military Spouses
Mar. 8, 2021, 5:30 p.m. EST Find a complete list of upcoming events at dol.gov/events. |
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