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U.S. Department of Labor

April 9, 2021

Secretary Walsh discussed pandemic recovery and veteran hiring with Virginia business Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited Vantage Point Consulting, a small business in Virginia that received a HIRE Vets Medallion award for leadership in recruiting, hiring and retaining veterans. While there, they discussed how the American Rescue Plan is helping the company recover amid the pandemic. Follow Secretary Walsh on Twitter New guidance on COBRA premium subsidies The American Rescue Plan entitles some people to a 100% premium subsidy for COBRA continuation coverage. The department issued new guidance and model notices implementing the plan’s COBRA premium assistance provisions. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT New fidelity bonding grants We’ve awarded $725,000 to help seven states and territories and D.C. expand their fidelity bonding programs, which help people who face barriers in their attempts to return to the workforce. Share your equity ideas In a national online dialogue April 12-26, the department will gather ideas for ensuring equity in employment policies and programs for people with disabilities from historically underserved communities. Labor relations guidance We’re relaunching our Persuader Reporting Orientation Program to inform employers and labor relations consultants on potential labor-management reporting obligations, and give workers information on exercising their collective bargaining rights. Restaurant workers protected The department obtained a court order prohibiting two Connecticut restaurants and their owners from retaliating against employees after they allegedly coerced workers into kicking back thousands of dollars. Willful hazard citations OSHA fined a New Jersey roofing contractor $201,090 for willfully exposing employees to safety hazards at multiple worksites. One worker suffered serious injuries when a roof collapsed. IN THE NEWS NPR: Biden Economist Plans To Tackle Economic Disparities Caused By COVID-19 NPR: U.S. Secretary of Labor Discusses the American Jobs Plan MSNBC: Labor Secretary Marty Walsh Joins Morning Joe UPCOMING EVENTS Construction Compliance Check - Compliance Assistance Apr. 13, 10 a.m. EDT OFCCP – What to Expect During a Compliance Review Apr. 13, 10 a.m. EDT OFCCP – What to Expect During a Compliance Review Apr. 15, 10 a.m. EDT Mastering Resume Essentials for Military Spouses Apr. 19, 3 a.m. EDT Marketing Me: A Job Search Approach for Military Spouses Apr. 20, 3 a.m. EDT Find a complete list of upcoming events at dol.gov/events.

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