The Compliance Assistance for Construction Contractors workshop guides federal construction contractors through their Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action obligations when working on federal construction projects. It addresses construction contractor obligations found under the regulations implementing EO 11246, VEVRAA, and Section 503. It will also cover how to prepare for a compliance evaluation and the compliance review process.

What employment protections are pregnant and nursing mothers entitled to? Does the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) require employers to provide nursing mothers with reasonable break time and a dedicated space to pump breast milk? Are all employees eligible for FLSA workplace protections? Join us for an informative and important discussion about equity in the workplace for pregnant and nursing mothers. 

This inaugural webinar of our Equity in the Workplace Series will feature U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau senior staff, a panel of experts on issues of workplace equity, and state and federal partners. The event will also showcase the unique experiences and stories of military spouses. Register to learn from speakers who will share promising practices, challenges, and opportunities to be agents of change.

Please join the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (Baltimore District Office) in understanding your workplace rights and protections under the three laws enforced by OFCCP. In this virtual information session you will learn and understand the following:

• Overview of OFCCP
• Laws OFCCP Enforces
• How to Identify Discrimination; and
• How to File a Complaint

Date: June 8, 2022

Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Web-Ex ( Virtual )

If you want to understand employment discrimination, know your rights and how to file a complaint if you believe you may be discriminated against. Then join this free virtual informational session. The event will take place by Web-Ex and the information will be provided after your registration has been confirmed. If you have questions, please contact Nianca Cardoza at Cardoza.nianca@dol.gov

Organized by the Wage and Hour Division in Dallas, the forum will include a panel discussion with representatives of the department’s OSHA, Employee Benefits and Security Administration, Office of Labor-Management Standards, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service and Women’s Bureau. Also attending are representatives of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Health & Human Services, Internal Revenue Service, and National Labor Relations Board.

After the discussion, each of these agencies will make presentations, ranging from 30 to 90 minutes. Wage and Hour Division representatives will review topics such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, workplace equity and common wage violations in the care industry.
For more information contact: Ivan Pelaez: Pelaez.Ivan@dol.gov  

The Wage and Hour Division mission is to promote and achieve compliance with labor standards to protect and enhance the welfare of the nation's workforce. We are committed to ensuring that workers in this country are paid properly and for all the hours they work. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting most full-time and part-time workers. The Wage and Hour Division helps all workers in the United States, enforcing the law without regard to a worker's immigration status.

Earlier this month, the Biden-Harris administration announced a Day of Action to raise awareness and advocate for the prevention of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the trucking industry. Gender-based violence undermines safety, health, well-being, economic potential, and human rights. In the trucking industry, it’s also a barrier to women’s entry and retention. 
On April 28, join the Department of Labor and others around the country for a Day of Action to encourage the trucking industry to promote work environments free from sexual violence or harassment, improve training to prevent assault, and institute policies for responding to such incidents.

Participate in the conversation by sharing messages across your social platforms using #EndSexualViolenceInTrucking and #TruckingDayOfAction to raise awareness for the Day of Action.

• Read more about the Day of Action to Promote Safety and Prevent Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the Trucking Industry. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/wb/TruckingDayOfAction
• Read our recent blog for more on how to promote safe work environments. https://blog.dol.gov/2022/04/25/day-of-action-to-promote-safety-and-prevent-sexual-assault-and-sexual-harassment-in-the-trucking-industry 

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) places a strong emphasis on providing compliance assistance and educating the federal contractors under our jurisdiction.

If OFCCP contacted you today, would you be ready and prepared for the audit? Do you have all of the necessary documentation identified in the scheduling letter and the itemized listing?

Are you a new contractor seeking to understand Executive Order 11246, Section 503, and Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act regulations? Are you an experienced contractor who just wants a refresher?

Then join the Baltimore District Office, at the What to Expect During a Compliance Review and Common Problems found during an investigation.

This is an event you will not want to miss. Register today on Eventbrite.com.

Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST.

Location: Virtual (Web-Ex )

Date: May 25, 2022

Please feel free to submit any questions ahead of time to the Baltimore District Office to Nianca Cardoza, Cardoza.Nianca@dol.gov, (410) 962-6284. You will receive a link to join this event via e-mail. Thank you and we look forward to you attending.

Do you need training or a refresher with what documents you need to maintain to demonstrate your Affirmative Action/EEO Obligations? Do you want to learn, what is involved during a construction audit and how to prepare, when you receive the scheduling (audit) letter? This session is for new and experienced federal and federally-assisted construction contractors looking to understand OFCCP’s regulations, and procedures, what documentation would be required under the audit process, and for those who are working on or planning to work on federal projects.

This virtual event is free for the construction industry, but space is limited. This event is being hosted by the OFCCP Baltimore District Office.

Date: May 11, 2022

Location: Online via Web-Ex

Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST.

Please complete your registration for the event. The event will be held via Web-Ex. Please feel free to submit any questions ahead of time to the Baltimore District Office to Nianca Cardoza, Cardoza.Nianca@dol.gov, (410) 962-6284. You will receive a link to join this event via e-mail. Thank you and we look forward to you attending.

OSHA is holding a virtual meeting to solicit public comments and suggestions on how the agency can improve the whistleblower program, particularly concerning healthcare workers.

The agency will provide Spanish language translation during the meeting. Those interested in joining or participating in the meeting must register in English or Spanish by May 11. 

OSHA is seeking comments on:

1. How can OSHA deliver better whistleblower customer service?
2. What kind of assistance can OSHA provide to help explain the agency’s whistleblower laws to employees and employers?
3. What can OSHA do to ensure that healthcare workers are protected from retaliation for raising concerns related to COVID-19?

Submit comments at the Federal eRulemaking Portal and identify using Docket No. OSHA-2018-0005. The deadline for submitting comments is May 11. Read the Federal Register notice for details.

Learn more about OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program.

On April 28, OSHA and the nation annually recognize Workers Memorial Day. The day honors those who lost their lives on the job, and recognizes the impact these tragic losses have on families, co-workers and communities. It also affirms OSHA's commitment to worker safety and health. 

OSHA's National Office will live stream an event commemorating the day. 

Learn more about Workers Memorial Day and events throughout the nation.