Dial (888) 730-9140 and enter the passcode 34478 to join the discussion on the companionship exemption to the Fair Labor Standards Act. US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (July 25, 2011 - 3:45 PM)
We're listening: Today & Wed between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. EDT listening sessions on companionship exemption to the Fair Labor Standards Act. US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (July 25, 2011 - 3:43 PM)
Women's Bureau Dir. Sara Manzano-Diaz chatted w/ National Gallery @ngadc Tues about the importance of men in the lives of their daughters. US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (June 23, 2011 - 11:03 AM)
4 decades of progress in worker safety: Watch OSHA 40th anniv. event at Center for American Progress LIVE 10 am ET April 21 on C-SPAN. #OSHA US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (April 21, 2011 - 9:01 AM)
#OSHAs webpage receives 180m hits every year, providing compliance assistance materials to employers and workers across the country. US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (April 14, 2011 - 10:23 AM)
No employer, large or small, should have difficulty providing a safe workplace because they cant get accurate and timely information. US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (April 14, 2011 - 10:22 AM)
Injury and Illness Prevention Program standard will require employers to address health and safety hazards in a proactive way. US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (April 14, 2011 - 10:21 AM)
#OSHA relies heavily on workers to help identify hazards at their workplaces and to work with their employers to control those hazards. US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (April 14, 2011 - 10:19 AM)
Strong enforcement, accompanied by meaningful penalties, levels the playing field for those employers who are doing the right thing. US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (April 14, 2011 - 10:18 AM)
Too many workers still do not understand their rights under the law or are too intimidated to exercise those rights. #OSHA US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (April 14, 2011 - 10:17 AM)
Workplace injuries illnesses and fatalities take an enormous toll on this nations economy more than $53b per yr. according to study. US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (April 14, 2011 - 10:12 AM)
#OSHA Asst. Sec. David Michaels and #MSHA Asst. Sec. Joe Main testify now before House Approps. Subcomm. Follow here for live highlights. US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (April 14, 2011 - 10:02 AM)
"For every $1 spent on UI, $2 are put back into the local economy supporting grocery stores, local merchants & other small biz." US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (February 16, 2011 - 12:17 PM)
"To compete in the workforce its no longer acceptable just to have a H.S. education. Access to higher ed and training certs are crucial" US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (February 16, 2011 - 11:47 AM)
Understand importance of mining industry to US. Goal is not to put ppl out of business, but to make sure pppl go home at the end of shift US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (February 16, 2011 - 11:31 AM)
"Important that House, Senate & Admin. find a bipartisan way to address tools available to #MSHA and mis-classification of workers." US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (February 16, 2011 - 11:25 AM)
"#MSHA looking at most egregious violators, using every tool available. Impact inspections and educational outreach are a big part" US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (February 16, 2011 - 11:17 AM)
"Recent Community College grants require partnerships with business and community orgs to ensure they are meeting local needs." US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (February 16, 2011 - 11:01 AM)
"Brought in Chief Evaluation Officer to look at programs, increase efficiency, and ensure that programs are leading to results." US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (February 16, 2011 - 10:54 AM)
"Over 400k workers certified under TAA in 2009, provided safety net for those looking for jobs, access to healthcare, job training" US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (February 16, 2011 - 10:50 AM)
"Working closely with SEC on definition of fiduciary, want to engage stakeholders and hear public comments" US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (February 16, 2011 - 10:43 AM)
"Important to go after those that aren't playing by the rules w/ strategic resources to look at industries with a pattern of abuse." US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (February 16, 2011 - 10:40 AM)
"Unemplymnt for Iraq & Afghan. VETS is too high, working to integrate them into OneStops, would be severely affected if cuts go through" US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (February 16, 2011 - 10:37 AM)
"Relationships with business community are crucial. They create jobs, not DOL and not the government." US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (February 16, 2011 - 10:28 AM)
"If we want to truly change the behavior of the worst of the worst in #mining, as I am sure we all do, MSHA needs additional tools." US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (February 16, 2011 - 10:26 AM)
"Without strategic enforcement, the underground economy of wage theft is allowed to thrive and we all lose." US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (February 16, 2011 - 10:22 AM)
"Last month nrly 600K more Americans were employed compared to the previous month causing the unemployment rate to fall from 9.4% to 9.0%." US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (February 16, 2011 - 10:17 AM)
Up 151k jobs in Oct. w/ 159k jobs added in the private sector -- that's 1.1M #jobs created in the private sector over the past year. US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (November 05, 2010 - 11:36 AM)
UI Integrity Grants: #MS $446,063, #NH $158,960, #WA $56,528. For more info, contact Mike Trupo 202-693-3414 or Lina Garcia 202-693-4661 US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (September 23, 2010 - 2:56 PM)
Breaking News: Announcing $6.4M in additional funding to 16 states to enhance state UI integrity and performance improvement systems US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (September 23, 2010 - 2:49 PM)
"#OSHA should foster the implementation of SHMS through outreach prgrms, training initiatives and partnership arrangements." Brush Wellman US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 4:27 PM)
"VPP builds on the cooperation between management, labor and government in a joint effort to go above and beyond #OSHA standards." - VPPPA US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 4:05 PM)
"The New Jersey WEC urges #OSHA to issue a comprehensive S&H Program standard with provisions for employee involvement." US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 3:26 PM)
OSHA should use the General Duty Clause to cite employers for exposing workers to ergonomics hazards. WNYCOS US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 3:12 PM)
OSHA should promulgate a S&H Program standard that requires employers to conduct an ergonomics job hazard analysis. WNYCOS US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 3:12 PM)
Workers with limited English proficiency are vulnerable to company retaliation and should be made aware of whistleblower protections. NYCOSH US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 2:46 PM)
OSHA should implement coordinated enforcement pilot projects targeting industries with high percentages of immigrant workers. NYCOSH US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 2:45 PM)
Extend OSHA enforcement to all farms nationally, not just those with more than 10 workers (this exempts most farms). Don Villarejo, Ph.D. US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 2:37 PM)
OSHA can make compliance assistance more effective by making sure small business owners know what resources are available to them. NFIB US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 2:19 PM)
Continued emphasis on compliance assistance is the best way to enhance and encourage efforts of employers to address workplace hazards. NFIB US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 2:06 PM)
As #OSHA A/S David Michaels said earlier, We welcome constructive ideas on how we can make workplaces safer and more healthful. US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 12:59 PM)
"OSHA inspectors should expand their use of the general duty clause to better protect workers from health hazards." - Cntr for Prog. Rfrm US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 11:58 AM)
"Publish noise rule for construction and workers in high noise industries not covered by noise regulation." - NHCA #OSHA US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 11:55 AM)
"Ensure protection of all wrkrs through tough enfrcmnt and adoption of new regs such as a Health and Safety Program Stndrd." - APHA #OSHA US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 11:53 AM)
"AIHA membership consistently ranks the issue of updating the PELs as the most important issue facing the profession." #OSHA US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 11:51 AM)
"One of the key issues challenging #OSHA in moving forward w/ stndrds is its inability to keep up with voluntary consensus standards." ASSE US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 11:50 AM)
"We want improvements in our nations laws and regulations so other families dont endure the pain and sadness we have." Wanda Morillo #OSHA US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 9:36 AM)
"Our nations laws and regulations need improvement. No family should go through this needless pain and grief." Katherine Rodriguez #OSHA US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 9:31 AM)
In Dallas the parent of an autistic child asked for public-private partnerships and alternative strategies to employ people with autism. US Department of Labor, District of Columbia (January 21, 2010 - 5:48 PM)