Labor & Employment

OPM Corrects Proposed Rule on Employee Performance Appraisals

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a correction to a proposed rule concerning employee performance appraisals. This correction addresses missing Federal Register citation information within the original proposed rule, ensuring completeness for readers. The correction is effective immediately upon publication.

National Worker Survey Information Collection Request

The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a new information collection request for the National Worker Survey. The survey aims to estimate non-compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and will inform DOL's enforcement strategies. The comment period closes on April 27, 2026.

Sunshine Act Meeting Cancellation

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission has cancelled its Sunshine Act meeting previously scheduled for March 26, 2026. The cancellation notice was published on March 24, 2026, and supersedes a previous announcement from March 10, 2026.

Sioux Falls Hiring Events in April

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation announced a series of "Career Connect Thursday" hiring events in Sioux Falls during April 2026. These events provide job seekers direct access to local employers and hiring managers.

2026 Iowa Labor Force Data Release Schedule

Iowa Workforce Development has announced the 2026 release schedule for statewide and area labor force data. The schedule details when news releases for each reference month will be published throughout the upcoming year, starting with January data releases in April 2026.

IowaWORKS Launches Highway 30 Corridor Career Fair Series

IowaWORKS has announced a new series of regional job fairs along the Highway 30 Corridor scheduled for summer 2026. The initiative aims to connect job seekers with career opportunities and provide workforce services, with employers encouraged to participate.

DWC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Announcement

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has announced a virtual meeting of its Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee scheduled for April 15, 2026. The committee serves as an advisory body to consult on updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) drug formulary.

DOL Proposes Rule Revising H-1B, PERM Prevailing Wage Methodology

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has proposed a rule to revise the prevailing wage methodology for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM visa programs. The proposed changes aim to ensure foreign workers are paid wages aligned with those of similarly employed American workers, thereby protecting American jobs and wages.

EEOC Sues Damar Services for Disability Discrimination

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Damar Services, Inc. alleging disability discrimination. The lawsuit claims the company violated federal anti-discrimination laws by failing to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.

DWC Adopts Updates to MTUS Drug List

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has updated the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) Drug List, effective April 30, 2026. These updates, based on ACOEM Practice Guidelines, will affect the formulary for workers' compensation claims.