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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 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 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 (ETA) is seeking public comments on proposed changes and an extension of the authority for the "Nonmonetary Determination Activities Report." These changes aim to reduce paperwork and improve reporting accuracy by revising definitions and categories used in state reports on unemployment insurance benefits. The proposed modifications include adding demographic information and clarifying reporting categories, which are expected to have little additional impact since states already collect this data. Comments are welcome until March 17, 2025, and will be considered in the final decision submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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 Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection request titled "Work Application/Job Order Recordkeeping." This initiative aims to minimize paperwork and the burden on respondents as part of the department's ongoing effort to align with the Paperwork Reduction Act. They encourage feedback on the necessity, utility, and efficiency of the data collection and the methods used to collect it. Public comments must be submitted by March 17, 2025, and will be made publicly available without redaction.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is extending the authority to conduct the Unemployment Insurance Data Validation Program. They are seeking public comments on this information collection to reduce paperwork and improve data accuracy as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. States must validate unemployment insurance data to ensure correct and verified reporting and may need to conduct the validation process every three years or sooner under certain conditions. Comments from the public are encouraged to assess the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this data collection.

The Employment and Training Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Labor, has announced a new schedule for calculating Federal military wages for unemployment claims under the UCX program. This schedule will be used by states to determine military wages for first-time unemployment claims starting January 1, 2025. If there is no Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD214) on file, states will rely on this schedule for processing these claims. The schedule must be used for claims filed on or after the specified date, while previous schedules apply to claims filed before then.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of Labor (DOL), is introducing a temporary rule to help U.S. businesses struggling from a lack of workers by increasing the number of H-2B visas available for Fiscal Year 2025 by up to 64,716. These visas will be distributed over the fiscal year in four allocations, with a portion reserved specifically for nationals of certain countries including Guatemala, El Salvador, and Haiti. The rule also allows greater job flexibility for H-2B workers already in the U.S. by letting them change employers more easily. Businesses must attest they are facing severe loss without these workers for their applications to be considered.

The U.S. Department of Labor is updating the civil monetary penalties it can impose, based on inflation, as part of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act. This requires an annual review and adjustment of penalty amounts to ensure they keep pace with inflation. These updates are set to take effect on January 15, 2021, and apply to penalties assessed after this date. Different divisions within the Department, such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Mine Safety and Health Administration, are involved in overseeing these changes, which aim to maintain their deterrent effect.