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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division is hosting an online forum for employers, contractors, workers and other stakeholders on May 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT. The two-day, virtual event will feature panel discussions on compliance with federal laws governing wages and workplace issues, with a specific focus on construction and federal contractors.

The forum will include 30- to 90-minute presentations by representatives from offices within the Department of Labor, including:

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Employment Benefits Security Administration
• Employment and Training Administration
• Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
• Office of Labor-Management Standards
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• Veterans’ Employment and Training Service
• Wage and Hour Division 
• Women’s Bureau

Representatives from the National Labor Relations Board, Small Business Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development and Internal Revenue Service will also be present.

Interested parties can view the full agenda and register for the forum for free. An event link will be provided after registration.