Join the Iowa District Office, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Dept. of Labor, and the IRS to discuss Coronavirus Tax Relief for employers and business owners.

During this webinar, you’ll learn about the Employee Retention Credit, and Paid Sick Leave and Paid Child Care Leave. These programs offer a credit on employment taxes to business owners who participate.

Find out:

• Who is eligible to participate?
• Who must provide paid leave?
• How does the credit on employment taxes work?
• What are some pitfalls to avoid?
• Where can you learn more?

The Webinar will be held on Tuesday, September 15th from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. It will be hosted by the SBA's Iowa District Office and held via Microsoft Teams.

DAY 1:

Join our panel with DOL representatives and stakeholders for an in-depth webinarproviding beneficial information to Veterans, Veteran spouses, & Individuals withDisabilities seeking employment opportunities.

Topics to be discussed:

• Challenges of Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act(USERRA)
• Reasonable accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities
• Tips on necessary skills to return to the workforce

** After the above presentations, each agency will be in a breakout room to answer any questions you may have. **

DAY 2:

• Learn about federal contractors' employment opportunities that fit your skills & interests in a variety of industries.

‘Contractor Introductions’

• Bausch Health Co. Inc.
• Chugach Government Solutions
• Verizon * Ethan & The Bean
• ASRC Federal Holding Company
• Mathematica Policy Research
• Roche Molecular Systems Co.
• NJ American Water Company

** Links to log in to listen and ask questions to contractors will be sent out prior to the event.

Are you a new or experienced government contractor? Working on a federal or federally-assisted project? Do you need compliance assistance or refresher with understanding all of your Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements as government contractors? What about, understanding how to maintain the documentation and how your Company will implement the laws under Executive Order 11246, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act?

Then join the U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs – for a free virtual seminar for construction contractors. Each of the five scheduled events will provide the same information.

If interested, please register for your date and time slot to reserve your spot. Don’t miss out!

Owning or running a business requires a host of tasks, including finding ways to comply with federal wage and hour laws. When employees are treated in ways that are consistent with the law, workers are protected and employers compete on a level playing field. Most employers want to comply with the law, but often have questions about how to meet those responsibilities. This half-day workshop will provide details about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and will offer best practices in an online setting.

Employers, managers, supervisors, accountants, attorneys, and other professionals from all industries are encouraged to participate in this free workshop.

A one day training seminar for union officers, trustees, auditors, election committee members, office managers, office secretaries, bookkeepers and interested union members. Training topics include labor management reports, federal recordkeeping requirements for labor organizations, and federal requirements for union officer elections.

Registration begins at 8:15am.

Owning or running a business requires a host of tasks, including finding ways to comply with federal wage and hour laws. When employees are treated in ways that are consistent with the law, workers are protected and employers compete on a level playing field. Most employers want to comply with the law, but often have questions about how to meet those responsibilities. This half-day workshop will provide details about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and will offer best practices in an online setting.

Employers, managers, supervisors, accountants, attorneys, and other professionals from all industries are encouraged to participate in this free workshop.

The United States Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division (US DOL WHD) Columbus District Office, Cleveland Area Office, together with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Cleveland Area Office are hosting a webinar that discusses compliance with the regulations pertaining to the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and protecting the safety and health of workers from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

The US DOL WHD is the federal office responsible for enforcing federal labor laws. The Division was formed with the enactment of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The WHD 's mission is to promote and achieve compliance with labor standards to protect and enhance the welfare of the Nation's workforce.

The US DOL OSHA is the federal office responsible for establishing and enforcing regulations that protect the safety and health of workers . The Division was created through the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. OSHA's mission is to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

USDOL/Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs invites Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribal Colleges and Universities to attend its Relationship Building Engagement Event Opening Doors of Opportunity to connect students, career counselors, ADA and Vets coordinators with 3 major national/international employers and learn about apprentice programs, internships and possibilities for sustainable careers for students and graduates.

Are you a new or experienced government contractor? Working on a federal or federally-assisted project? Do you need compliance assistance or refresher with understanding all of your Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements as government contractors? What about, understanding how to maintain the documentation and how your Company will implement the laws under Executive Order 11246, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act?

Then join the U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs – for a free virtual seminar for construction contractors. Each of the five scheduled events will provide the same information.

If interested, please register for your date and time slot to reserve your spot. Don’t miss out!

Please join the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ Raleigh Area Office for a discussion designed to guide federal construction contractors in the compliance review process. We will discuss the different stages of a compliance review to include the affirmative action and non-discrimination requirements. Attendance is free and open to the public and reservations are requested. For more information, contact Assistant District Director George Rouse by e-mail at rouseiii.george@dol.gov or by phone at (919) 900-2370.