Labor & Employment

Proposed Extension of Coal Mine Sanitary Facility Waiver Collection

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to extend the collection of information regarding applications for waivers of surface sanitary facilities requirements for coal mines. This notice provides a 62-day comment period for the public to submit feedback on the proposed extension.

Inflation Reduction Act Wage Rates Determinations Comment Request

The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor is requesting comments on its information collection activities related to wage rates and wage determinations under the Inflation Reduction Act. This notice is part of the standard process for reviewing and approving government information collections.

Labor Department Seeks OMB Review for Labor Organization Reports

The Department of Labor is requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review for its information collection activities related to labor organization and auxiliary reports. This notice is a request for comments on these reporting requirements.

Proposed Extension of Health Standards for Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to extend the information collection requirements related to health standards for diesel particulate matter exposure in underground coal mines. This notice opens a public comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the existing collection.

Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Radiation Sampling and Exposure Records

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to extend an existing information collection regarding radiation sampling and exposure records. This notice opens a public comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the collection.

Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Coal Miner Medical Surveillance

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to extend an existing information collection regarding periodic medical surveillance examinations for coal miners. This notice provides a 62-day comment period for the public to submit feedback on the proposed extension.

OSHA Logging Operations Standard OMB Approval Extension Announced

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for information collection requirements related to the Logging Operations Standard. This notice pertains to the administrative approval of data collection and reporting under the existing standard.

EEOC Resolves COVID-19 Vaccination Discrimination Claims for $15 Million

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a $15 million conciliation agreement to resolve claims of discrimination related to COVID-19 vaccination policies. This agreement addresses allegations that employers unlawfully discriminated against employees based on their vaccination status or requests for accommodation.

EEOC Sues Dollar General for Religious Discrimination

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging religious discrimination. The lawsuit claims that Dollar General failed to provide reasonable accommodations for employees' religious practices, violating federal anti-discrimination laws.

EEOC Sues Roundy's Supermarkets for Pregnancy Discrimination and ADA Violation

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc. alleging violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The suit claims the company discriminated against employees based on pregnancy and disability.