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August 2004
New Online elaws Advisor Clarifies Federal
Contractor Coverage and Compliance Requirements A new elaws Advisor
helps federal contractors and subcontractors understand basic coverage and
compliance requirements for the equal employment opportunity laws administered
by DOLs Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Programs (OFCCP). To do this, the elaws Federal Contract Compliance Advisor
asks users to answer a series of simple questions and then, based on their
responses, generates a customized list of the OFCCP equal employment
opportunity laws that likely apply to their business and provides links to
relevant compliance assistance materials.
Employers Encouraged to
Recognize Recovery Month in September September 2004 is the 15th
Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month celebration, and
businesses are encouraged to participate. This month-long campaign highlights
the significant strides made in substance abuse treatment and educates that
addiction to alcohol and other drugs is a chronic, but treatable, public health
problem that impacts all segments of society, including the workplace. Learn
more about ways
employers can contribute. |
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July 2004 DOL Launches Web Site for Homeless
Service Providers This Web page highlights DOL's efforts towards
achieving employment for America's homeless population.
Secretary Chao
Launches National Education Campaign to Build Wealth at
Work Secretary Chao unveiled a series of print public service
announcements that encourage workers young and old to make a commitment to save
more by participating in retirement plans at work. As part of its Retirement
Savings Education Campaign, DOL partnered with the Consumer Federation of
America to develop the advertisements. |
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May 2004 Labor Department Achieves
Highest Rating for Strategic Management of Human Capital DOL
recently achieved the highest rating for the Strategic Management of Human
Capital component of the Presidents Management Agenda. The Office of
Management and Budget raised DOLs status to the top rating of
green for DOLs accomplishments in the strategic management of
human capital in its most recent quarterly scorecard.
Secretary Chao
Praises Childrens World Congress Secretary Chao praised the
efforts of an international assembly of 500 children and world leaders who met
in Florence, Italy at the Childrens World Congress to find better ways to
combat the worst forms of child labor.
Labor
Department Announces Expansion of GovBenefits.gov DOL celebrates the
second anniversary of its groundbreaking government-to-citizen e-Gov
initiative, GovBenefits.gov, at an event featuring Deputy Secretary of Labor
Steven J. Law and Congressman Adam Putnam, R-FL. The event demonstrated the
effectiveness of this award-winning Web site for the American public, including
the debut of GovBenefits.gov En Español and expanded state program
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March 2004 Office of Compliance Assistance Policy
Launches New Partnerships for Compliance Assistance Program (PCAP)
DOL partners can play a vital role in the federal governments
compliance assistance efforts. They help DOL communicate important educational
messages to the public, while helping businesses and others comply with federal
employment laws. DOL partnerships help further the Departments dedication
to protecting the wages, health benefits, retirement security, safety and
health of Americas workforce.
White
House Releases 2004 Progress Report for President's New Freedom Initiative for
People with Disabilities Announced in February 2001, the New Freedom
Initiative is President George W. Bushs plan to tear down the remaining
barriers to full integration into American life that many of America's 54
million citizens with disabilities still face. This progress report highlights
accomplishments under the New Freedom Initiative since the issuance of the May
2002 progress report.
Secretary
Chao Hosts White House Web Chat Secretary Chao fields questions
from the American public.
Employers Encouraged to
Participate in National Alcohol Screening Day in April National
Alcohol Screening Day (NASD) will be held April 8 as part of Alcohol Awareness
Month. The Department of Labor's Working
Partners program is cooperating with NASD coordinator, Screening for Mental
Health, Inc., to encourage employers across the country to participate. NASD
educates people about alcohol use and its health effects by making confidential
screening available so that individuals can assess their own drinking habits
and privately determine whether they need help to change those habits. Learn more about how
employers can participate.
Register
Now for the March 10 Women's Entrepreneurship Summit in Cleveland,
Ohio An action-packed event offering cutting-edge insights on the
most pressing concerns of women business owners today.
DOL Provides Safety,
Health and Return-to-Employment (SHARE) Initiative Data On January
9, 2004, President Bush announced the Safety, Health and Return-to-Employment
(SHARE) Initiative directing federal agencies to establish goals and track
performance in 4 major areas. Federal agencies are charged with lowering
workplace injury and illness case rates, lowering lost-time injury and illness
case rates, timely reporting of injuries and illnesses and reducing lost days
resulting from work injuries and illnesses. |
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February 2004 elaws FirstStep Employment Law Advisor
Helps Businesses Determine Coverage and Responsibilities under DOL
Laws The elaws FirstStep Employment
Law Advisor is an interactive, online tool that helps employers quickly
determine which of the major employment laws administered by the Department of
Labor apply to their business or organization by answering a series of simple
questions. It then provides easy-to-access information about how to comply with
the laws' requirements.
DOL Releases Fiscal Year 2005
Budget Information The 21st century workplace demands a competitive
workforce. And in fiscal year 2005, DOL is poised to deliver. With enhanced
employment and training initiatives and strengthened worker protection efforts,
DOL will continue to play a lead role in accomplishing the Presidents
domestic agenda. |
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January 2004 Webcast Features Faith-Based and Community
Initiatives Ready4Work Program This 10-minute video highlights the
Exodus Transitional Community prisoner reentry program in East Harlem, NY.
Julio Medina, the Executive Director of Exodus, and his staff help ex-offenders
returning to neighborhoods in Harlem rebuild their lives, assimilate into
society, train for work, and find sustainable employment.
New "DOL Events Calendar" Will Serve
as Online Guide to Upcoming DOL Events Provides a single location
on the DOL Web site for information about DOL public outreach activities,
including conferences, seminars, and workshops.
DOL Now Accepting
Applications for MBA Fellows Secretary Chao today announced that the
Department of Labor is accepting applications for a third class of MBA Fellows
to begin work at the Cabinet agency in June 2004. MBA Fellows participate in an
intensive two-year training and development program that is designed to provide
them with competencies needed for future leadership positions within the
government. The third class of Fellows will serve from June 2004 through May
2006, at which point they will be eligible to join the Department as full-time
career employees.
DOL Releases Annual
Report on Performance and Accountability for Fiscal Year 2003 This
report, prepared in accordance with the Reports Consolidation Act of 2000,
presents the results of the Departments program and financial performance
for FY 2003. The Annual Performance Report conveys, through data, analyses and
examples, progress in achieving the Departments goals. The appendices
provide additional details and explanatory materials supporting the program
results. The Financial Performance Report demonstrates our commitment to
effective stewardship over the funds DOL receives to carry out the mission of
the Department, including compliance with relevant financial management
legislation. The Audit Report is an independent opinion on the Financial
Statements provided by the Departments Office of Inspector General. The
Management and Performance Challenges section of this report summarizes the top
management issues identified by the Departments Inspector General and the
Departments progress and plans to meet these challenges.
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