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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 proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. marks December 3, 2024, as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It highlights the contributions of over one billion disabled people worldwide and reaffirms the commitment to treating them with dignity and providing opportunities for their full potential. The administration's efforts include strengthening home-based services, making transit systems more accessible, enhancing web accessibility, and proposing to end subminimum wages for workers with disabilities. The document also emphasizes international collaboration in advancing the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on continuing the use of the "Claim for Medical Reimbursement Form." This effort aims to reduce paperwork and the burden placed on respondents, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The form, also known as OWCP-915, is used for claiming reimbursement for medical expenses, and the DOL wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of this information collection. Comments are accepted until April 12, 2021, and interested individuals are encouraged to submit their opinions to the DOL's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.

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 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 Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated procedures for submitting Form I-140, which is used for immigrant petitions by alien workers. These changes come after the Department of Labor (DOL) implemented the new Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system. Now, employers must submit a printed copy of the electronic Final Determination from the new system when filing Form I-140, which USCIS will consider as an original, approved labor certification. This update aligns with DOL's new electronic processing and information-sharing protocol, streamlining how labor certifications and prevailing wage determinations are handled.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment Standard. This proposal, submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of the information collection, including its necessity, utility, and the burden it may impose. Comments are accepted until March 12, 2021, and can be submitted via the website www.reginfo.gov.

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.

The Department of Labor is inviting public comments on its information collection effort regarding employment information, specifically its Request for Employment Information form, CA-1027. The goal is to minimize paperwork and make sure information collection is necessary and practical, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments must be submitted by May 12, 2025, and can be sent electronically or as written submissions. These comments will help the agency assess the impact of its data collection and improve the process.