DOL Wants Feedback on Bonds Protecting Jobs for the Vulnerable
Published Date: 3/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on its plan to collect info about fidelity bonds that protect employers hiring people who might have a tough time getting jobs. This includes folks like recovering addicts, youth without work history, and others. Comments are open until April 13, 2026, and the goal is to make sure the info collection is useful and not too much work for anyone involved.
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