Protecting miners from silica dust

Protecting miners health

MSHA announced potential rule changes to federal standards to better protect the nations miners from health hazards related to exposure to respirable crystalline silica, or silica dust. Unhealthy levels of silica, and exposure over time can cause severe illnesses like silicosis and cancer.

Giving more young people opportunities to succeed

Were awarding $11.7 million in grants to support programs that help youth and young adults in communities affected by violence and poverty to prepare for career success in the labor market.

Seeking apprenticeship expertise

Know anyone passionate about expanding and improving Registered Apprenticeships? We're accepting nominations for the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship until July 30, 2023.

Misclassification cheats workers and communities

The department has asked a federal court to force a Florida-based customer service provider for major national brands including Barnes & Noble, Comcast, Disney and Walgreens to pay back wages and liquidated damages to more than 22,000 workers.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Good Jobs Initiative

Joining the Biden-Harris administrations Investing in America tour, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su says the departments investments will create and support quality jobs.

Deadly struck-by hazards

OSHA cited Florida construction contractor after concrete pile struck a lift above I-95, causing a 46-year-old workers fatal fall and another workers serious injuries.

Rehab Act turns 50

This year marks 50th anniversary of the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Read about Section 501 and how it has improved the lives of those with disabilities.

Preparing service members for the future

Four more organizations joined the Employment Navigator and Partnership Pilot, which provides employment assistance to transitioning service members and their spouses.

Impact inspections

MSHA inspectors found 279 violations including 83 significant and substantial findings at 16 mines in 12 states in May.

Sawmill fatality

OSHA cited Alabama sawmill operator for the third time for safety violations after a 20-year-old worker died while trying to clear a jammed roller.

Health benefits seminar

Small business owners and plan administrators: Youre invited to a free seminar July 11-12 in Las Vegas on complying with health benefits laws.

International labor concerns

Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs Thea Lee shared a statement after the June 24 murder of four Honduran trade union leaders.

EMPLOYER RESOURCE

Keeping workers safe in extreme heat, outdoors and indoors

As many parts of the nation cope with record-high temperatures, employers and workers need to have and follow a plan to make sure everyone stays safe. Learn more about:

Planning and supervision
Understanding the signs of heat-related illnesses and how to respond
Personal risk factors
OSHA standards
Tools and resources to calculate risk and protect workers

WORKING FOR YOU

More than $15,000 in overtime pay recovered

Before the Wage and Hour Division stepped in, a South Carolina trucking company was denying Angela the overtime pay she had rightfully earned for working over 40 hours a week. Now, she encourages other workers to speak up about being treated unfairly.

TWEET OF THE WEEK

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