Labor & Employment

DOL Seminar on Agricultural Worker Laws, Wages, and Safety

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division will host an educational seminar for agricultural industry stakeholders on March 24, 2026. The seminar will cover federal laws including the H-2A program, FLSA, and MSPA, with participation from OSHA and DOJ.

Prevailing Wage Objection Period Ends April 9

The Missouri Division of Labor Standards announced that April 9, 2026, is the deadline for objecting to the Annual Prevailing Wage Order. This order establishes minimum wage rates for workers on public works construction projects in Missouri.

PBGC Relaunches Opinion Letter Program for Compliance Assistance

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has relaunched its Opinion Letter Program to provide compliance assistance. This program allows the public to ask questions about how PBGC would apply laws to specific factual situations, with responses issued by the Office of the General Counsel.

Longshore Act Financial Obligations - Proposed Information Collection

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection related to securing financial obligations under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The comment period closes on May 5, 2026.

Proposed Extension for Compensation Claim Reports Comment Period

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is requesting public comments on proposed collections of information related to compensation claim reports. The comment period is extended, with all comments due by April 6, 2026.

Proposed Eye Impairment Letter CA-1305

The Workers' Compensation Programs Office (WCPO) has issued a proposed eye impairment letter (CA-1305) for public comment. This proposal aims to update the guidelines for evaluating eye impairments in workers' compensation claims.

NLRB Clarifies Docketing Protocol and Addresses Coverage Misunderstandings

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a notice to clarify its updated internal docketing protocol, addressing misunderstandings from recent media coverage. The agency stated the protocol aims to improve efficiency and reduce case backlogs without imposing new burdens on charging parties.

NLRB Investigates Labor Dispute at Henry Ford Health

The NLRB Region 7 is investigating unfair labor practice charges against Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital for alleged failure to bargain in good faith. The investigation is ongoing, and no conclusions have been reached.

NLRB General Counsel Issues Case Handling Guidance

The NLRB General Counsel has issued new case handling guidance (GC Memorandum 26-03) instructing Regional Offices to prioritize certain cases and protect the right of free association. This guidance aims to provide clear direction for securing the rights of American workers.

NLRB Welcomes Crystal Carey as General Counsel

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced the swearing-in of Crystal Carey as its new General Counsel on January 7, 2026. Ms. Carey was nominated by President Trump and confirmed by the Senate for a four-year term. She previously served in various roles at the NLRB and in private practice.