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DOL News Brief

August 20, 2009

 

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What's Hot: Fatal Work Injuries Report Released Today

A total of 5,071 fatal work injuries were recorded in the US last year, down from 5,657 in 2007, according to the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. The CFOI, part of the BLS occupational safety and health statistics program, compiles a count of all fatal work injuries occurring in the U.S. during the calendar year.

News You Can Use: Help with Health Benefits

Workers who lose a job or are involuntarily terminated between September 1, 2008, and December 31, 2009, may qualify for a 65% subsidy of group health premiums paid under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Employers may also need information on how to comply. Both can contact the Department's Employee Benefits Security Security Administration at 1-866-444-3272.

In the News:

Photo of the DOL sponsored Project SEARCH reception

DOL is "First Fed" for Project SEARCH

Starting next week, the DOL's Frances Perkins Building will serve as a school house and workplace for up to a dozen DC high school seniors with cognitive disabilities participating in a unique program called Project SEARCH. The Office of Disability Employment Policy welcomed the students, their families, teachers and counselors, along with the project's partners at a special reception on Wednesday. More...

 

OFCCP Action Against Gerber

Gerber Products has agreed to settle findings of hiring discrimination against 1,912 rejected minority and female applicants for entry-level positions, and will pay $900,000 in back pay and wages. 

Recovery Highlights: Map the Recovery

Want to know how much Recovery Act funding has come to your area? Our interactive map shows the amount of money allocated or spent in each state for employment and training programs.

Opportunities are Open: DOL is Hiring

DOL has many exciting job opportunities that are open and seeking the right candidate, and that person could be you!  Please consider applying for a DOL position below or check out others at http://www.dol.gov/dol/jobs.htm.

  1. Positions in Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
    Economic Assistant — Grade 5
    PH-DEA-09-031
    Close: 2/13/2010
  2. Multiple positions in Pasadena, CA
    Investigator (Pension) — Grade 12/13
    DE-09-SF-EBSA/LA-140
    Close: 9/03/2009
  3. Multiple positions in Washington, DC Metro Area
    Information Technology Specialist (Project Manager) — Grade 14
    DE-09-ESA-OF-127
    Close: 8/28/2009

Data Point: Real Earnings Increase

Earnings rose by 2.5 percent over the last year, but because of declining prices, real earnings — the value of what people can buy with their income — increased by 5.1 percent.

Over-the-year Increase in Average Hourly Earnings, July 2009 chart. Real Hourly Earnings = 5.1%. Nominal Hourly Earnings = 2.5%.

Upcoming Deadlines & Events

ARRA Grant Application Deadlines

Spotlight: OFCCP Compliance Conferences

To assist federal contractors/subcontractors in fulfilling their roles/responsibilities in achieving an equal employment workplace, OFCCP hosts several compliance assistance events locally throughout the year:

OFCCP Southern NJ Partnership Fair

OFCCP AAP Development & Preparing for a Desk Audit

WHD Prevaliling Wage Conferences

Employer Compliance Assistance Forum

H-1B Compliance Assistance Seminar

OLMS Compliance Assistance Forum

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