6th Annual National Apprenticeship Week

The Department hosted the sixth annual National Apprenticeship Week to celebrate apprenticeship successes across the country. Thank you to employers, community colleges, state and local governments and other critical partners for holding hundreds of events highlighting the value of apprenticeship.

• Learn about National Apprenticeship Week.
• Read the Presidential Proclamation.

HIRE Vets Medallions Awarded

Secretary Scalia and the U.S. Department of Labor recognized 675 employers from around the country with a HIRE Vets Medallion Award for recruiting, hiring and retaining veterans.

Secretary Scalia Promotes Economic Freedom

U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia addressed the Federalist Societys virtual 2020 National Lawyers Conference, where he discussed the importance of economic freedom and staying true to our nations founding principles.

• Read the prepared remarks.
• Watch the speech and question and answer session.

Helping Small Business Workers Save for Retirement

A new rule from the U.S. Department of Labor will help reduce the burdens and costs for small employers to offer workplace retirement plans through pooled provider plans.

$2.9 Million in Coronavirus Citations

OSHA has cited 26 establishments for coronavirus-related violations between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5. In total, 204 establishments have received citations totaling $2,856,533.

COVID-19 UPDATES AND RESOURCES

• Release: OSHA issued guidance and a one-pager on frequently cited standards related to COVID-19 inspections.
• Release: A Houston child care provider has paid back wages after wrongly denying paid sick leave and later terminating an employee.
• Release: A North Carolina textile manufacturer has paid back wages to an employee wrongly denied paid leave.
• Release: A Texas railroad company has paid back wages and reinstated an employee wrongly denied paid leave.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Inclusive Apprenticeship

Learn more about our efforts to expand inclusive apprenticeship opportunities and connect workers with disabilities to careers in growing fields.

Women in Apprenticeship

The Womens Bureau hosted a webinar featuring recipients of the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations grant program.

Supporting Those Who Serve

The Wage and Hour Division enforces wage and hour laws that benefit service members, veterans and their families.

Wildfire Grants

An additional $14,666,666 in disaster recovery grants will help California workers affected by November 2018 wildfires.

Opioid Grants

An additional $1,863,815 in grant funding will help New York serve people affected by the opioid crisis.

Back Wages

Two Florida aviation engine repair and service companies have paid $541,026 in wages to resolve minimum wage and overtime violations.

Court Order

The Department has obtained a court order restraining two Massachusetts contractors from retaliating against an employee who asserted his rights to overtime pay.

Conciliation Agreement

Federal contractor JPMorgan Chase has agreed to pay $9.8 million to resolve allegations of pay discrimination.

COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE HIGHLIGHT

Protecting Seasonal Workers from the Coronavirus

Businesses bringing on workers to help for the holidays should take steps to control and prevent coronavirus spread. Learn more about training, personal protective equipment, cleaning and other important topics.