News from 2023
Department of Labor investigation of fatal trench collapse in Brazoria County finds contractor failed to follow federal excavation safety measures
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
R Construction Civil LLC faces $258K in penalties for serious, repeat violations
Judge finds UHS of Delaware Inc., UHS of Fuller Inc. denied workplace violence protections to Fuller Hospital employees
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Upholds OSHA citation; imposes sanctions for destroying videos, not complying with discovery
US Department of Labor, Brasfield & Gorrie Construction to promote safety at Alabama construction site
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Will prevent injuries during Cooper Green Mercy Health hospital construction
National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health to meet May 31
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
US Department of Labor, Moss & Associates LLC to promote workplace safety, health during construction of Central Florida hotel
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Will help prevent worker injuries, hazard exposure during construction projects
Labor Department discusses Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards on April 27
By DOL Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US Labor Department published a four page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health to meet May 31
By DOL Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. The committee will meet in person, while the public is invited to participate in person or online.
National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH): Notice of Meeting discussed on April 27 by Labor Department
By DOL Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
HELP Committee Chairman Sanders and Ranking Member Cassidy Seek Information on ESRA Reauthorization
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) on Wednesday requested input from educators, school leaders, local and state educational agencies, education organizations, researchers, families, communities, and other interested parties on policies the Committee should consider during the reauthorizations of the Education Sciences Reform Act (ESRA), the Educational Technical Assistance Act, and the National Assessment of Education Progress Authorization Act.
As Republicans Move to Provide a $1.8 Trillion Tax Giveaway to Billionaires, Sanders Introduces Bill to Make the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
While 41 Senate Republicans recently introduced legislation to permanently repeal the estate tax – which would provide a $1.8 trillion tax giveaway to billionaires in America and would only provide relief to the top one-tenth of one percent – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, today introduced a progressive estate tax bill that would make sure that the wealthiest people in America pay their fair share.
HELP Committee to Bring CEOs of Major Insulin Manufacturers and PBMs Together for Historic Hearing to Discuss the Need to Lower Insulin Prices and the Cost of Other Prescription Drugs
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced on Friday that the committee will hold a hearing entitled “The Need to Make Insulin Affordable for All Americans” on Wednesday, May 10 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS INITIAL $800K GRANT TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT, ASSISTANCE AFTER SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES IN MISSISSIPPI IN MARCH 2023
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Supports disaster-relief jobs, humanitarian assistance in 6 counties
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR LAUNCHES TOOLKIT TO HELP STATES PROMOTE, IMPROVE, EXPAND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Provides resources to identify barriers to access, develop, implement solutions
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS NEARLY $2.3M TO HAWAII TO PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Funding available through the American Rescue Plan Act
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES UP TO $200M IN AVAILABLE GRANTS TO STATES TO STRENGTHEN UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAMS; PREVENT, DETECT FRAUD
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
American Rescue Plan Act funding to invest in nation’s unemployment insurance systems
PBGC Approves SFA Application for UIU-NPG Pension Plan
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
UIU-NPG Pension Plan Averts Insolvency and Reduction of Benefits Through Receipt of Special Financial Assistance
PBGC Approves SFA Application for Bakery Drivers Local 194 Plan
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Bakery Drivers Local 194 Plan Averts Insolvency and Reduction of Benefits Through Receipt of Special Financial Assistance
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA TO REVISE LIFE INSURANCE PRACTICES THAT DENIED CLAIMS
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Insurer accepted participants’ premiums then denied hundreds of claims
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ISSUES FIELD ASSISTANCE BULLETIN FOR MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS RECEIVING SPECIAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Provides guidance to help plans comply with annual funding notice requirements