U.S. Department of Labor | April 17, 2020 |
Actions to Support American Workers The U.S. Department of Labor highlighted recent actions to help American workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic, including resources on health and safety, wages and leave, and financial assistance. |
Supporting Workers Impacted by the Coronavirus The Department has awarded more than $131 million in dislocated worker grants to help address the workforce-related impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Quick COVID-19 Tips The Department has posted short, shareable motion graphics highlighting health and safety tips on handwashing and more in English and Spanish. |
COVID-19 UPDATES AND RESOURCES |
| New Funding to Grow Apprenticeship The Department will make $73 million available in State Apprenticeship Expansion Grants to help states grow apprenticeship. | |
| Assistance for Coal Workers The Department will give West Virginia an additional $2,429,090 in grant funding to continue providing employment and training services to workers affected by coal industry layoffs. | |
| Discrimination Settlement A federal refinery contractor has agreed to pay $362,500 in back pay and interest to settle hiring discrimination allegations following a Department investigation. | |
| Fall Hazards OSHA cited an Ohio contractor for two willful, two repeat and four serious violations related to fall safety. | |
| Advisory Board Nominations The Office of Workers Compensation Programs is accepting nominations for the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. | |
COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE HIGHLIGHT |
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