Jobs for Wisconsin

U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia traveled to Wisconsin this week with Vice President Mike Pence, where they discussed the Pledge to Americas Workers. In Sturgeon Bay, they met with workers and employers from Fincantieri Marine Group, a shipbuilder that has pledged to hire 700 full-time workers and offer 3,000 enhanced career opportunities over the next five years.

$2.5+ Billion Restored by EBSA

The Department's Employee Benefits Security Administration restored more than $2.5 billion to plans, participants, and beneficiaries; hosted 1,788 compliance assistance events; and provided assistance to 166,000 people in fiscal year 2019.

USMCA and Jobs

In radio and television interviews at this week's White House Media Row, Secretary Scalia discussed how the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement would create more jobs and opportunities for America's workers.

In Case You Missed It

Winter Weather

As temperatures drop across the country, OSHA's winter weather resources can help workers and employers avoid common safety hazards.

Healthcare Transparency

A Department proposal with the Departments of Health and Human Services and the Treasury would increase price transparency in healthcare.

Inclusive Apprenticeships

Innovative strategies for inclusive apprenticeship programs can help more Americans with disabilities acquire skills for in-demand jobs.

Visa Enforcement

An administrative law judge has ordered a New Jersey farm to pay $556,745 in back wages and penalties for guest worker visa program violations.

Safety Compensation

OSHA ordered UPS Freight to compensate a worker who faced retaliation after refusing to drive without safety measures.

Visa Violations

A Department investigation found that a Florida farm labor contractor violated H-2A guest worker visa program requirements.

Stat of the Week

Record-Low Unemployment

Nine states reported record low jobless rates in October 2019, including Alabama, California, Maine, and South Carolina, which set new series lows.

Compliance Assistance Highlight

Government Contracts

The government contracts compliance assistance toolkit has guidance on wage and hour laws for federal contractors.