Department of Labor March 17, 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Department of Labor (the Department) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension of the information collection request (ICR) titled ``Information Collections Pertaining to Special Employment Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.'' This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The Department proposes to extend the approval of this existing information collection without change. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. A copy of the proposed information request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this Notice.

The Department of Labor is withdrawing the proposed rule that accompanied its direct final rule (DFR) that requires electronic filing (e-filing) and electronic service (e-service) for attorneys and lay representatives representing parties in proceedings before the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB or the Board) and allows the Board, in its discretion, to hold oral arguments by videoconference.

The Department of Labor is reopening for 15 days the comment period on the January 11, 2021, notice of proposed rulemaking that would have required electronic filing (e-filing) and acceptance of electronic service (e-service) for persons represented by attorneys or non-attorney representatives unless good cause is shown justifying a different form of filing.