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The Department of Labor is proposing changes to certain forms related to labor-management reporting and is seeking public comments. These changes involve requiring an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for identification purposes on specific forms, as well as outlining new differentiation requirements between primary consultants and sub-consultants. The goal is to improve clarity and efficiency in reporting and ensure transparency. The public is invited to comment, particularly on the necessity and burden of these revisions, before January 13, 2025.

The Department of Labor is proposing to extend the effective periods for exemptions involving the Royal Bank of Canada and Northern Trust to prevent a gap in exemptive relief, which would be detrimental to affected clients and their participants. If approved, this extension will last until either September 4, 2025, or until the Department makes a final decision regarding long-term exemptions, whichever occurs first. Both banks' exemptions relate to past convictions for aiding and abetting tax fraud, but they will still be allowed to operate under strict conditions if they meet the required terms. Public comments and requests for a hearing regarding these proposed amendments must be submitted by February 26, 2025.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public feedback on a new data collection program related to the Job Corps Evidence Building Portfolio. They aim to collect data to understand and evaluate three Job Corps demonstration pilot projects. This includes gathering information through interviews, focus groups, and surveys from program staff, partners, and participants. The DOL is particularly interested in input on the necessity and effectiveness of this data collection effort and ways to minimize the burden on those providing information.

The Department of Labor has withdrawn a rule announced on January 11, 2021, that would have required electronic filing and service of legal documents, after receiving significant negative feedback. This rule, which aimed to make e-filing mandatory for individuals with legal representation, is no longer proceeding because of the comments received before the deadline. The Department will reopen the comment period for the related proposed rule and plans to conduct public sessions to gather more input on its electronic filing system. The Department will provide advance notice if a final rule requiring e-filing is issued.

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 Department of Labor has decided to delay the implementation of the Tip Regulations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) until April 30, 2021. This decision follows a directive for a "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review" to ensure that the rule's legal, policy, and factual issues are fully assessed. Many stakeholders during a public comment period supported the delay, expressing concerns that the rule might have complicated effects on workers, including tip credit application and compliance costs for employers. The decision also allows time to address a legal complaint arguing that certain aspects of the rule are contrary to existing laws.

The Department of Labor has announced that its Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training has officially confirmed and approved (or "ratified") a rule concerning temporary and seasonal work needs for herding and livestock production under the H-2A Program. This rule, originally published in December 2021, outlines the process for employers requesting such labor needs. Despite some legal questions, the rule has been confirmed valid after a review. The Assistant Secretary emphasized that this move is just a precaution and doesn’t imply any legal issues with the rule's initial approval or publication.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public input on an information collection proposal related to the Unemployment Insurance State Quality Service Plan. This is part of a performance management system to improve unemployment services. Comments can be submitted until February 16, 2021, via the provided website, and the collection pertains to state, local, and tribal governments. The DOL is seeking approval for this data collection to continue for three years, and it estimates that 53 respondents will contribute a total of 3,975 hours annually.

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is asking for public comments on the proposal to continue using electronic service orders to waive the requirement of sending certain workers' compensation notices by certified mail. This change is intended to make information collection more efficient, reduce paperwork, and lessen the burden on those who have to respond to these notices. The public has until May 6, 2025, to provide feedback on whether the proposed information collection is useful and how it might be improved. Comments can be submitted online or via mail, with more details available on the OWCP website.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request related to unemployment insurance claims and benefit payment activities. This request is being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. People can submit their comments online until February 14, 2025. The Department of Labor wants to know if this information collection is necessary and how it might be improved or made less burdensome for state, local, and tribal governments, who are the primary respondents.