U.S. Department of Labor | April 10, 2020 |
Expanded Unemployment Benefits Guidance The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of Americans applying for unemployment insurance. In response, the U.S. Department of Labor has issued guidance to help states implement expanded unemployment benefits under the CARES Act. Guidance on implementing the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, which makes benefits available for self-employed workers, independent contractors, gig workers, and others who do not regularly qualify for unemployment assistance. Guidance on Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, under which states will administer an additional $600 weekly payment to eligible individuals. |
Positioning the Economy for a Quick Rebound In an op-ed with SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza, U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia discusses how the Administration is working to position the economy for a quick rebound after containing coronavirus by helping maintain the relationship between employers and workers. |
Important Updates from the Labor Department On Thursday, Secretary Scalia joined President Trump and Vice President Pence at the White House to discuss the Department of Labors efforts to help Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
COVID-19 Updates and Resources |
| Youth Apprenticeship Grants More than $42 million is available in grants to help connect youths with apprenticeships in new and non-traditional occupations. | |
| Benefit Plans Judgment A federal court has ordered a Maryland company to restore $28,650,604 to employer benefit plans following a Department investigation. | |
| Miners Remembered On April 5, MSHA recognized the 29 miners who died in the Upper Big Branch mine disaster in 2010 by placing a wreath at the memorial. | |
| NOLA Construction Collapse OSHA has cited an engineering firm, general contractor, steel erector and eight subcontractors for safety and health violations after investigating a partial building collapse at a New Orleans construction site. | |
COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE HIGHLIGHT |
Timesheet App Need help tracking work hours? Weve got an app for that. The DOL-Timesheet App helps track regular work hours, break time, and overtime hours so employees and employers can keep accurate records. |
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