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U.S. Department of Labor

July 30, 2023

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Resources for people with long COVID

On the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the White House released a collection of resources to support people with long COVID, including several from our Office of Disability Employment Policy.

  • Read the White House fact sheet on long COVID
  • Read a blog post on working with long COVID

     

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Rulemaking will ensure more protections for overtime and minimum wage

The department is rescinding an earlier rule, “Joint Employer Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act,” that took effect in March 2020. By rescinding that rule, the department will ensure more workers receive minimum wage and overtime protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Strengthening labor rights abroad

The department will award up to $20 million in grant funding to elevate workers’ rights and improve working conditions in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. The projects will promote respect for labor rights and labor rights compliance in the region and are aligned with the Biden-Harris administration’s Root Causes of Migration Strategy.

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New funding will help combat the opioid crisis

The department awarded nearly $4 million to provide jobs and workforce training in communities affected by the opioid crisis this week, including $2,093,964 for Maine, $1,096,975 for Indiana and $800,000 for Massachusetts.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Request for information

OSHA is seeking public input on potential updates to its mechanical power presses standard. Comments must be submitted by Oct. 26.

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Healthcare options

If you lost your job-based health plan due to COVID-19, you can enroll in or change Marketplace health insurance plans through Aug. 15, 2023.

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#EndHumanTrafficking

Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Learn more about the work of our Bureau of International Labor Affairs to end this crime and support survivors.

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Whistleblower Day

Learn how we defend the right of workers to speak up if they believe their workplace rights are being violated.

IN THE NEWS

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  • Wall Street Journal: Biden administration moves to tilt pay and power toward workers

UPCOMING EVENTS

Break Time for Nursing Mothers: Guidance for Employers and Advocates
Aug. 5, 11 a.m. ET

Your Next Move for Military Spouses
Aug. 8, 8 p.m. ET

Career Credentials for Military Spouses
Aug. 8, 11 p.m. ET

Find a complete list of upcoming events at dol.gov/events.

Workers: Find a COVID-19 vaccine. Search vaccines.gov. Text your zip code to 438829. Call 1-800-232-0233

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