Labor & Employment

AT&T Hiring Event in Tigard, Oregon

WorkSource Oregon is hosting a hiring event for AT&T in Tigard, Oregon, on March 19, 2026. The event aims to fill field sales representative positions, requiring one year of commission sales experience. AT&T and WorkSource Oregon are partnering to connect job seekers with employment opportunities.

OSHA Notice: UL LLC Application for Recognition Expansion

OSHA has announced that UL LLC has applied to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). The agency is presenting its preliminary finding to grant this application. Comments on the application are due by April 2, 2026.

PBGC Notice of Intent to Request OMB Approval for Direct Express Enrollment Form

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has issued a notice of intent to request OMB approval for a new information collection, the Direct Express Enrollment Form. This form is necessary to enroll individuals in the Direct Express debit card program to facilitate electronic benefit payments, in line with Executive Order 14247. Public comments are solicited.

PBGC Proposal Public Comment Period

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is providing an opportunity for public comment on a recent proposal. The comment period is open until May 18, 2026. Interested parties can submit comments electronically through the Regulations.gov portal.

Federal Register Daily Issue Listing - March 18, 2026

The Department of Labor's Federal Register feed for March 18, 2026, lists 107 documents from 39 agencies, totaling 296 pages. This includes notices, presidential documents, proposed rules, and final rules, with specific items from the Agricultural Marketing Service and Agriculture Department highlighted.

DOL Proposed Revision of OWCP 1168 Provider Enrollment Form

The Department of Labor's Workers' Compensation Programs Office has proposed a revision to the OWCP 1168 Provider Enrollment Form. This is a public consultation period, with comments due by May 18, 2026.

OSHA Notice: UL LLC Application for Expansion of Recognition

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a notice regarding UL LLC's application for an expansion of its recognition as a testing laboratory. The public has a comment period of 15 days to submit feedback on this application.

Proposed Exemption for AT&T Dallas Prohibited Transactions

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is seeking public comment on a proposed exemption that would allow AT&T Dallas to engage in certain prohibited transactions related to its employee retirement plans. This exemption, if granted, would permit specific asset sales and acquisitions under certain conditions.

DOL Launches Data Visualization Tool for Union Spending

The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Labor-Management Standards has launched a new data visualization tool for union reporting forms (LM-2). This tool aims to provide union members with clearer insights into how their dues are spent, enhancing transparency in union finances.

USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Resolution at ThyssenKrupp

The United States announced the resolution of a USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism matter at a ThyssenKrupp facility in Mexico. The facility reinstated workers, issued backpay, and adopted new labor protocols. Consequently, the US has resumed liquidation of tariffs on goods from the facility.