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ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers And Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic. Reopening America’s Economy: Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Scalia on the August Jobs Report – “Today’s jobs report is encouraging news for American workers heading into Labor Day. The report significantly beat expectations, with the unemployment rate dropping to 8.4 percent even as more Americans entered the labor force. Unemployment fell across all demographics, and the 1.4 million jobs added showed increases across most industry sectors. This follows a string of other reports showing a strong recovery underway. The Administration remains focused on returning millions more Americans to work, and providing additional support to the unemployed through the Lost Wages Assistance Program authorized by the Pr...

U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Actions to Protect America’s Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic WASHINGTON, DC – As the nation faces the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is dedicated to keeping the American workforce safe and healthy. Today, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Loren Sweatt testified before the House Education and Labor Committee’s Workforce Protections Subcommittee about  the agency’s role during the crisis. “Throughout the ongoing pandemic, OSHA’s work is continuing uninterrupted,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt. “From conducting thousands of investigations to issuing critical guidance aimed at protecting workers in high-risk industries, OSHA is on the job protecting America’s workers against the coronavirus.” Sweatt’s written testimony is posted at https://www.osha.gov/news/testimonies/...

U.S. Department of Labor to Host Events for Nuclear Weapons Workers U.S. Department of Labor to Host Events for Nuclear Weapons Workers WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor will host outreach events in Bridgeton, Missouri, on March 20 and 21, 2018, for former and current nuclear weapons workers and their survivors. Federal representatives will present about the mission of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) and the medical benefits available to approved claimants under the program. Staff from the Denver District Office of the Department’s Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) and representatives from the Paducah Resource Center will be available to assist individuals in filing claims for new conditions, and provide status updates on existing EEOICPA claims. To date, the program has paid $211 million in EEOICPA compensation and medical benefits to 1,914 Missouri claimants, and $14.6 billio...

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on January Jobs Report Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on January Jobs Report WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement regarding the January 2018 Employment Situation report: “Our strong economy continues to grow, as 200,000 new jobs were added in January 2018.  Since Election Day 2016, American job creators have added 2,553,000 new jobs.  The unemployment rate remains at a 17-year low of 4.1%.  Job growth in construction was strong in January, with 36,000 new jobs created.  “January saw the third consecutive monthly rise in the wage growth rate, with a 2.9% 12-month increase in average hourly earnings.  December 2017 wage growth rate was revised up to 2.7%; November 2017 was 2.5%.  This may be the start of a welcome trend in wage gains, and marks the highest percentage increase in average hourly earnings since 2009.  Average hourly earni...

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on Tax Reform Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on Tax Reform WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement today regarding President Trump’s remarks in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on tax reform legislation he signed into law last month: “Passage of tax reform was welcome news for American workers, job seekers, and job creators. More than one million hardworking Americans have already received a bonus or pay raise as a direct result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The President’s tax reform has spurred greater investment in the United States, a growing economy, and a brighter future for the American workforce.” Release Date:  01/18/2018 Contact Name:  Eric Holland Email:  holland.eric.w@dol.gov Phone Number:  (202) 693-4676 Release Number:  18-0116-NAT Published at January 18, 2018 at 10:26AM Read more at htt...

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta On Senate Passage of Tax Reform Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta On Senate Passage of Tax Reform WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement today regarding Senate passage of the tax reform bill: “Senate passage of tax reform is continued good news for America’s job creators and job seekers. Reducing taxes and reforming the tax code will help businesses of all sizes hire more Americans and invest in the workforce. President Trump has brought a spirit of economic optimism back to our nation, with nearly 1.5 million jobs created since January, the lowest unemployment rate in 17 years, and two consecutive quarters of GDP growth over 3 percent. Tax reform will create the conditions for continued economic growth and even more job creation.” Release Date:  12/02/2017 Contact Name:  Eric Holland Email:  holland.eric.w@dol.gov Phone Number:...

U.S. Department of Labor to Hold Medical Benefits Meetings In New Mexico for Former and Current Nuclear Weapons Workers U.S. Department of Labor to Hold Medical Benefits Meetings In New Mexico for Former and Current Nuclear Weapons Workers WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor will hold informational meetings in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for former and current nuclear weapons workers and their survivors on the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). The EEOICPA provides compensation and medical benefits to eligible employees and former employees for occupational illnesses related to work exposures while employed at covered facilities. Eligible survivors may also be entitled to compensation. A searchable list of the covered facilities is available here. Staff from the Department’s Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) will be available to assist eligible applicants in filing new claims or checking the s...

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta Regarding Tax Reform Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta Regarding Tax Reform WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement on the President’s announcement on tax reform today: “President Donald J. Trump’s tax reform framework is great news for Americans and American job creators. This plan will create a simpler and fairer tax system. American families will keep more of their hard-earned pay, and job creators will have more resources to invest in the American workforce. “This plan promotes job creation in the United States. We are going to see investment return home, fueling new job growth across all industries. It is critical that we unleash the full potential of the world’s greatest workforce – the American workforce.” Release Date:  09/27/2017 Contact Name:  Eric Holland Email:  holland.eric.w@dol.gov ...

U.S. Department of Labor Making Grants Available To Georgia for Hurricane Irma Relief U.S. Department of Labor Making Grants Available To Georgia for Hurricane Irma Relief WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor, in cooperation with the state of Georgia and local partners, is setting aside funding, making grants to assess workforce needs, and providing additional regulatory flexibilities in response to Hurricane Irma. U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta has directed the Department to assist the residents and businesses in affected areas, and the Department will continue to work cooperatively with Georgia to assess needs as they develop. Labor Department activities to assist Georgia include: The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) will continue to provide Disaster Dislocated Worker Grants to assess workforce needs. The disbursement of funding will be determined as needs are assessed by local partners. ETA is assisting in administering  Disaster Une...

U.S. Department of Labor Extends Hurricane Harvey Compliance Guidance and Relief to Employee Benefit Plans Impacted by Hurricane Irma U.S. Department of Labor Extends Hurricane Harvey Compliance Guidance and Relief to Employee Benefit Plans Impacted by Hurricane Irma WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced employee benefit plan compliance guidance and relief for victims of Hurricane Irma that parallels that which it already provided to victims of Hurricane Harvey regarding verification procedures for plan loans and distributions, participant contributions and loan payments, blackout notices, and group health plan compliance. The Hurricane Harvey relief was announced on Aug. 30, 2017, in EBSA Release Number 17-1216-NAT . The Department understands that plan fiduciaries, employers, labor organizations, service providers, and participants and beneficiaries may encounter issues complying with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) over the next few m...

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Compliance Guidance For Employee Benefit Plans Impacted by Hurricane Harvey U.S. Department of Labor Issues Compliance Guidance For Employee Benefit Plans Impacted by Hurricane Harvey WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an update on employee benefit plan compliance for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “Our deepest and most immediate concern is for those who are in harm’s way, and for the first responders who will work tirelessly to help those affected,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta. “We also realize that employers and employees impacted by Hurricane Harvey will need assistance in dealing with employee benefits issues arising from disruptions in banking and payroll processing.” The Department understands that plan fiduciaries, employers, labor organizations, service providers, and participants and beneficiaries may encounter issues complying with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) in...