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. 

​In recognition of National Waitstaff Day, the Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) Northeast Region is pleased to offer virtual “Essential Workers, Essential Protections” training for employers and employees in the food services industry.

The presentation will discuss common FLSA minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations found in the restaurant industry and how to avoid them. The webinar will also discuss recent regulatory changes involving tipped workers and tipped pools. A Q&A period will follow the presentation and links to WHD resource materials will be provided.

To Register: Please use the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compliance-assistance-for-construction-contractors-tickets-322665570407?keep_tld=1

To Attend the Webinar: "Compliance Assistance for Construction Contractors", Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Meeting Link: https://usdol.webex.com/usdol/j.php?MTID=mb6e1c0738db000dcfbb63c7bc3e4effa

Access code: 2761 912 7120

VoIP or dial 877-465-7975

Event password: Welcome!13

After clicking the link a log-in screen will appear prompting you to enter your Name and Email address, then click "Join as Guest”. If you experience difficulties with the meeting link, please copy and paste it into your browser then press enter to attend the event.

Helpful hints and best practices in understanding your obligations as a federal contractor when selected for an OFCCP Compliance Review.

To Register: Please use the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-to-expect-during-a-compliance-review-tickets-322643524467?keep_tld=1

To Attend the Webinar: "What to Expect During a Compliance Review", Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Meeting Link: https://usdol.webex.com/usdol/j.php?MTID=m375cf0527c56cfe73017d9dd4d045654

Access code: 2763 253 9316

VoIP or dial 877-465-7975

Event password: Welcome!13

After clicking the link a log-in screen will appear prompting you to enter your Name and Email address, then click "Join as Guest". If you experience difficulties with the meeting link, please copy and paste it into your browser then press enter to attend the event.

OSHA is hosting a virtual stakeholder meeting on the agency's efforts to protect workers from heat-related hazards. If you would like to attend, provide verbal comments, or ask questions, please register in advance.