Search Results for keywords:"Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act"

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  • 2021-02723 — Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: Electronic Filing, Settlement, and Civil Money Penalty Procedures
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8686
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is withdrawing a direct final rule published on December 14, 2020, which proposed changes to regulations on electronic filing, settlements, and penalties under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. This action aligns with a January 20, 2021, memorandum from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff aiming for a regulatory review by the new administration. The withdrawal provides the administration time for assessment and may invite further public comments later.

    Simple Explanation

    The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs had a new rule to change how some workers' paperwork is handled, but they decided to wait and think about it some more because the new President asked them to check it again.

  • 2024-31341 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Request for Earnings Information Report
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106595
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection aims to gather data on an employee's average weekly wage to determine compensation benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The public is invited to comment on aspects like the necessity and utility of the information collection. Comments must be submitted by January 29, 2025, through the specified online portal.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to check if some paperwork about workers' pay is useful, so they asked for public help by January 29, 2025. Some details seem confusing, like the really low cost of $3.00, and the wrong date with 40 days in September!

  • 2021-02722 — Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: Electronic Filing, Settlement, and Civil Money Penalty Procedures
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8721
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    On December 14, 2020, the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) proposed a rule in the Federal Register to revise rules around electronic filing and settlements and to make new procedures for penalties under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. However, after a new administration took office on January 20, 2021, a memo was issued to pause such regulations for review. Following this, OWCP decided to withdraw the proposed rule as of February 9, 2021, to allow time for the new administration to review and possibly revise it. Once this review is complete, a new proposed rule will be issued for public comment.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wanted to change some rules about how people working at docks get help when they are hurt, and how to do this using computers. But when a new president came into office, they paused these changes to think about them more, and now they're starting over to make sure everything is just right.

  • 2025-00376 — Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: Civil Money Penalties Procedures; Withdrawal
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 2644
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) has decided to withdraw a proposed rule that would have established new procedures for penalties under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). During the comment period, OWCP received feedback from various stakeholders which highlighted the need for further discussion and input. Given this and the need to coordinate with its ongoing technology updates, OWCP has opted to put this rule on hold. They plan to engage more with interested parties before pursuing any new rules concerning these procedures.

    Simple Explanation

    The office that handles workers' compensation for people who work at harbors and on ships was thinking about making new rules for when companies do something wrong. But they decided to stop for now because they realized they need to talk more with people and make sure their computer systems are updated first.