U.S. Department of Labor

We're teaming up with the Kentucky Department of Insurance to bring you practical information, helpful tips, and clarification regarding state and federal health benefits laws through a two-day, in-person seminar in Louisville, Kentucky on August 6 & 7. If you are an employer that's working to comply with federal and Kentucky state laws regarding your health plan, this is your chance to talk to both federal and state regulators at the same time, in the same place. If you are a third-party administrator or a carrier who has questions about new laws and issues, this is your opportunity to ask the experts! The seminar is part of our Health Benefits Education Campaign to assist small- to mid-size employers, third-party administrators and insurers in complying with the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, the fiduciary responsibility provisions in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Mental Health Parity and Addition Equity Act (MHPAEA), No Surprises Act, as well as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This seminar is FREE and open to the public. Registration will be on a first come first served basis, so please register as soon as possible. Get more information and registration here: https://lnkd.in/eqjg5Zrp

America's nuclear energy workers paid a very high price for their contributions to the atomic weapons industry. Today, we remember the service and sacrifice of those members of our Armed Forces who were exposed to radioactive material at home or abroad — our "atomic veterans." Our Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs remains committed to recognizing and supporting nuclear weapons workers. Learn more about this work at dol.gov/EnergyProgram.

We’ve awarded nearly $14 million to support demonstration projects providing IT training and employment services to students at Job Corps centers near Atlanta and San Francisco. This includes up to $3.9 million to Management and Training Corp. and up to $9.9 million to the Net America Corp. Award recipients will begin training this summer and provide students with 48 months of career technical training and up to 12 months of employment counseling after separation from the academy at nine Job Corps centers. https://lnkd.in/ehhVeJbC

Join us July 17 at 11:30am ET for a conversation on how the Department of Labor supports people with cancer and their caregivers. www.dol.gov/live #BidenCancerMoonshot

For Victoria, choosing an apprenticeship was a piece of cake. 🎂 Building soft skills, teamwork, confidence and travel are just a few of the benefits she's enjoyed as an apprentice with Lebanon County Career & Tech Center. Sound like a good fit for you or someone you know? Explore options at apprenticeship.gov

Storm recovery work can be extremely hazardous. Get info and resources to keep workers safe at https://lnkd.in/eTW5qGzq. Have concern about your safety or health during storm cleanup? Call OSHA at 800-321-6742.

📣 FACT: Unions help close gender and racial pay gaps. Workers seeking to form a union at their workplace should talk to their co-workers to build support around issues they are facing. Learn more about organizing and unions at WORKcenter.gov.

Under the terms of a corporate-wide agreement between our Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Harrison Dollar, the company will pay $12 million in penalties and implement changes that make the safety of its employees a priority. These include: ☑️ Establishing and maintaining an expanded safety structure and a robust safety and health management system, including hiring additional safety managers. ☑️ Significantly reducing inventory and increasing stocking efficiency to prevent blocked exits and unsafe material storage. ☑️ Providing safety and health training to both leadership and non-managerial employees. ☑️ Developing a safety and health committee and encouraging employee participation. These changes will impact thousands of workers across the country. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebi5RibA

We're awarding more than $244 million through two grant programs to help modernize, diversify and expand the Registered Apprenticeship system in growing U.S. industries. The investments are part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda, which is rebuilding the middle class and increasing opportunities for underrepresented populations to enter in-demand occupations and careers that offer family-supporting wages. Nearly $195 million will come through the second round of grant funding under the Apprenticeship Building America initiative, which supports public-private partnerships designed to serve a range of industries and individuals. The program will help expand the use of Registered Apprenticeships across in-demand fields, such as K-12 education, clean energy, IT and cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, supply chain, hospitality, care economy and public-sector occupations. The Biden-Harris administration is also awarding $49 million through the second round of the competitive portion of the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grants to nine states. Since the start of the Biden-Harris administration, these investments and other efforts have resulted in more than 900,000 individuals having the opportunity to start an apprenticeship. https://lnkd.in/gyRHwBJY

If you live or work in an area affected by #Beryl or other natural disaster we have resources that can help, including assistance with wage issues, staying safe during recovery operations and more: dol.gov/DisasterRecovery Please help us spread the word!