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The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor have jointly proposed a new rule seeking public input on extending the Secretary of Labor's review system to specific temporary labor certification cases. This rule will allow the Secretary of Labor to review decisions related to H-2B temporary labor certifications made by the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals and the Department of Labor's Administrative Review Board. The proposal includes updates to existing regulations and aims to maintain efficient handling of cases without notable disruption. The departments are encouraging public comments on this proposed rule to ensure informed decision-making.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is requesting comments on extending the authority to collect information titled "Transmittal for Unemployment Insurance Materials." This request aligns with efforts to minimize paperwork and respondent burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information helps the department assess state compliance with federal requirements for unemployment insurance laws. Those interested have until May 12, 2025, to submit their comments.

The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor has issued an annual update regarding the charges employers can impose on H-2A workers for meals and reimbursement for travel expenses. For 2025, the maximum charge for meals set by the Department of Labor is $16.28 per day, which an employer can only exceed with authorization. Additionally, H-2A and H-2B employers are obligated to reimburse workers for travel-related costs when they reach 50% of their employment period, ensuring the reimbursements do not exceed the standard per diem rate for meals and lodging in the Continental United States. These updates take effect on March 24, 2025.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration announced updates to the Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) for H-2A temporary agricultural workers in the U.S. These wage rates are the minimum amounts employers must pay to ensure that the U.S. workers' wages and conditions are not negatively impacted. The new AEWRs, effective December 16, 2024, or December 30, 2024, for certain states due to a court order, apply to specific agricultural job categories. The rates are based on the USDA's Farm Labor Report and ensure that employers pay workers adequately according to established wage data.

The Department of Labor has announced the ratification of a rule from 2010 regarding the employment of temporary agricultural workers, also known as H-2A workers, in the United States. This rule was initially developed to improve application procedures, protect workers, and ensure program integrity. There were concerns raised in court about the rule's approval process, but recent actions confirmed its validity, ensuring that U.S. workers' wages and working conditions are not negatively impacted. This ratification serves to clear any doubts and confirm the legal standing of the rule.

The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor is investigating requests from workers to determine if they are eligible for assistance due to job losses caused by foreign trade, as outlined in the Trade Act of 1974. These investigations, listed in an appendix, aim to find out when the job losses began or if they might start soon. People interested in the investigations can request a public hearing or submit comments in writing by February 8, 2021. The petitions are available for public viewing at the Department of Labor in Washington, DC.

The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a new rule requiring most legal representatives to file documents electronically and accept electronic service in cases before the Administrative Review Board (ARB), unless given an exemption for a good reason. This rule aims to streamline procedures and reduce reliance on paper documents by establishing a new set of rules for filing and service. Self-represented individuals will, however, have the option to file either electronically or conventionally. The rule is expected to make the process more efficient and aligns with practices used in federal courts.

The Department of Labor is proposing changes to rules regarding filing and service in proceedings involving the Administrative Review Board. The new rules aim to make electronic filing (e-filing) and electronic service (e-service) mandatory for attorneys and representatives, while self-represented individuals will have the choice of using electronic or traditional methods. The proposed changes include updates to existing regulations, aiming for improved efficiency and reduced processing time by transitioning to electronic case files. Public comments on the proposed rulemaking are being solicited until February 10, 2021.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is asking for public comments on a proposed extension of the "Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers, Handbook No. 384." The goal is to collect necessary data from State Workforce Agencies to assess the eligibility of ex-servicemembers for unemployment benefits. This process is part of efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. The public can submit comments until May 12, 2025, and these comments will be made publicly available online.

The Employment and Training Administration of the Labor Department published a notice to inform state workforce agencies about a revised Schedule of Remuneration for the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers (UCX) Program. This schedule is used to calculate federal military wages when there is no DD Form 214 available for an individual's first UCX claim. The updated schedule applies to claims filed on or after January 1, 2021. States are required to use the previous year's schedule for claims made before this date.