United States Department of Labor:Request for Information

U.S. Department of Labor October 23, 2020 Request for Information U.S. Department of Labor published a request for information on combating race and sex stereotyping in training for federal contractors and subcontractors. Building a Future That Works To celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Office of Disability Employment Policy hosted a discussion with tech experts and industry leaders on accessible technology that can help build a future that works for all Americans. OSHA Citations OSHA has cited 112 establishments for coronavirus-related violations this year. COVID-19 UPDATES AND RESOURCES FAQ: OSHA has updated its frequently asked questions to address how N95 respirators protect against coronavirus exposure. Release: A Kansas county has agreed to pay back wages to an employee wrongly denied coronavirus-related paid leave. Release: A Kansas hotel has paid back wages for wrongly denying paid sick leave to 13 employees who tested positive for the coronavirus. Release: The operator of a Montana facility for people with disabilities has paid back wages to an employee wrongly denied coronavirus-related paid sick leave. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT National Apprenticeship Week This year, National Apprenticeship Week will run Nov. 8-14. Use our toolkits to plan and promote an event. Fraud Sentence A federal court has sentenced two executives for multiple Kentucky healthcare-related companies to prison for fraud and ordered them to pay nearly $1.6 million in joint restitution. Fraud Case A federal court has sentenced a Kentucky woman to prison and ordered her to pay $838,804 in restitution after investigators found she committed benefit plan fraud. Wages Restored A California flooring contractor will pay $99,624 in back wages for overtime violations and $50,881 in penalties for willful violations. Safety Improvements Target Corp. has agreed to correct exit access and storage hazards and enhance worker safety at about 200 stores. Record Compliance Assistance The Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs had the best year for compliance assistance and the second-highest year for monetary settlements during fiscal year 2020. Conciliation Agreement The Department has reached a settlement with a federal beverage contractor to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at a Texas facility. Discrimination Resolution The University of Connecticut will pay $249,539 to resolve alleged pay discrimination following a Department review. STAT OF THE WEEK Jobs Increased in 41 States Payroll employment increased in 41 states in September, with 30 states seeing significant job gains, according to data released this week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE HIGHLIGHT Union Members’ Bill of Rights A new video highlights the Union Members’ Bill of Rights, which Congress created in 1959 to protect union members. (by MARIA CHADZIDAKIS VAVOURANAKIS,journalist- writer, professional blogger e-mail politikimx@gmail.com)