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The Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service has announced the recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards. This award recognizes employers that excel in hiring, employing, and retaining veterans in their workforce. In 2024, a total of 838 employers, including small businesses, nonprofits, and national corporations, were honored in various categories based on company size and criteria level—gold or platinum. The awards, part of the HIRE Vets Act, serve to acknowledge and promote the contributions of veteran-friendly employers across the nation.

The Department of Labor is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection related to the Affordable Care Act's rules on rescinding health coverage. They are looking for public comments on whether this information is necessary, how accurate their cost estimates are, and ways to improve or reduce the burden of the data collection. The rules state that health coverage can only be rescinded with at least 30 days' notice, and only in cases of fraud or intentional misinformation. The department aims to get approval for this process to last three years.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in the Department of Labor is seeking comments on the possible extension of the "Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries" data collection. This program aims to gather complete and accurate information about fatal work injuries to help develop safety strategies. Comments regarding the necessity, efficiency, and potential burden of this data collection effort must be submitted by June 9, 2025. The BLS wants feedback on how gathering this data can improve workplace safety measures and the methodologies used.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on a new survey they want to conduct about young adults on the autism spectrum. This survey, part of the Research Support Services for Employment of Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum (REYAAS) Project, aims to gather data on the experiences of autistic young adults in the workforce to help improve policies and programs. The public can write comments about the necessity and impact of this information collection by April 23, 2025. More details can be obtained by contacting Nicole Bouchet at the DOL.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an information collection request related to the Steel Erection Standard under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This request concerns ensuring that workers exposed to fall hazards receive proper training and that all building materials and equipment are verified as safe for use. Public comments are welcomed until March 12, 2021, to evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection. This approval is crucial as federal agencies cannot conduct such collections without a valid OMB Control Number.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on a new information collection request by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. This request is about keeping records of safety inspections at coal mines, specifically in slope and shaft areas, to check for hazards like methane gas or lack of oxygen. The public can submit comments on this until June 4, 2025. The aim is to make sure these inspections are conducted properly and that the information is gathered efficiently.

The Department of Labor has announced that its Performance Review Board (PRB) is currently inactive. Previously, the membership details were published in the Federal Register on October 16, 2023, but the board has since been dissolved in line with an Executive Memorandum aimed at restoring accountability for senior executives. There are no new appointments at this time, but the department will issue a new notice when the PRB is reestablished. For further information, the public can contact Tania Burkley at the U.S. Department of Labor.

The Department of Labor has confirmed and ratified a rule that was originally published on October 16, 2015, concerning the temporary employment of H-2A foreign workers in the herding and production of livestock on U.S. ranges. This ratification is being issued to eliminate any uncertainty about the rule's legality and ensure it complies with the Secretary of Labor's responsibility to protect U.S. workers' job opportunities and wages. The rule sets standards for hiring foreign labor for agricultural tasks in remote areas where workers must be available for long periods. Despite this confirmation, the validity of the rule can still be legally challenged.

The Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services have decided to withdraw a proposed rule related to coverage for certain preventive services, including contraceptive services under the Affordable Care Act. This proposed rule aimed to address issues concerning religious objections to contraceptive coverage. They received over 44,000 comments and decided that they need more time to consider these inputs and focus on other priorities before proceeding with any new regulations. The withdrawal does not stop the possibility of proposing similar rules in the future.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on a report that deals with keeping records of COVID-19 exposure and incidents in healthcare settings. This request is being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements. The report aims to gather information that helps protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 but is currently not being actively enforced. Meanwhile, the DOL is seeking approval to continue collecting this information for three years as it considers removing these requirements altogether.