WORKLOAD 1 Selected resources as of June 30, are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1961, $4 thousand (1962 adjustments, -$4 thousand); 1962, $4 thousand; 1963, $4 thousand; 1964, $4 thousand. 2 Reimbursements from non-Federal sources are payments from the fund created by section 44 of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 944). The Bureau administers the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Act, the Defense Bases Act, the War Risk Hazards Act, certain provisions of the War Claims Act, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and the Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act. 1. Disposition of compensation claims.-Workloads are related to volume of covered employment and the servicing of cases originating in prior years. (a) Federal employees.-On June 30, 1962 cases from prior years requiring further action numbered 43,504; the backlog in investigations was 191 cases. Total reimbursable obligations...--Total obligations.......... 55 58 60 3,852 4,047 4,345 129,749 131,000 131,000 Personnel Summary (b) Longshoremen and harbor workers. In addition to adjudication of claims presented to employers or their insurance carriers, hearings and conferences are held for the purpose of determining the rights of interested parties. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION CLAIMS AND EXPENSES For the payment of compensation and other benefits and expenses (except administrative expenses) authorized by law and accruing during the current or any prior fiscal year, including payments to other Federal agencies for medical and hospital services pursuant to agreement approved by the Bureau of Employees' Compensation; continuation of payment of benefits as provided for under the head "Civilian War Benefits" in the Federal Security Agency Appropriation Act, 1947; the advancement of costs for enforcement of recoveries in third-party cases; the furnishing of medical and hospital services and supplies, treatment, and funeral and burial expenses, including transportation and other expenses incidental to such services, treatment, and burial, for such enrollees of the Civilian Conservation Corps as were certified by the Director of such Corps as receiving hospital services and treatment at Government expense on June 30, 1943, and who are not otherwise entitled thereto as civilian employees of the United States, and the limitations and authority of the Act of September 7, 1916, as amended (5 U.S.C. 796), shall apply in providing such services, treatment, and expenses in such cases and for payments pursuant to sections 4(e) and 5(f) of the War Claims Act of 1948 (50 U.S.C. App. 2012); [$62,071,000] $53,838,000: Provided, That, in the adjudication of claims under section 42 of the said Act of 1916, for benefits payable from this appropriation, authority under section 32 of the Act to make rules 3. War Claims Act benefits.... 557 Benefits are paid to civil employees of the Government disabled in the performance of duty or to their dependents, to dependents of certain reservists in the Armed Forces who died while on active duty with the Armed Forces or while engaged in authorized training in time of peace, to members of the Civil Air Patrol as authorized by the Act of August 3, 1956, and to others by various extensions of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. Benefits are also paid to employees of Government contractors and to American civilians who were captured by the Japanese. Funds for payment of all future benefits under this program were transferred from the War claims fund to the general fund of the Treasury in 1957. 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders. 1961, $21 thousand; 1962, $17 thousand; 1963, $17 thousand; 1964, $17 thousand. 1. Advancement of women's employment opportunities and status.-The addition of 6 million women to the labor force in the 1960's will cause significant changes in the pattern of women's employment. The Bureau analyzes and reports on the factors affecting women's employment and their civil and political status; provides information. and advisory services on standards; promotes new employment and training opportunities for women; encourages training for shortage occupations and low-income groups; and makes information available to counselors, organizations, and agencies working in related fields at both the national and local levels. 2. President's Commission on the Status of Women.-Under Executive Order 10980, the Commission was established on December 14, 1961. The Commission is reviewing progress and will make recommendations on employment policies and practices under Federal contracts; Federal social insurance and tax laws; Federal and State labor laws; differences in legal treatment of men and women in political and civil rights, property rights, family relations; expanded services for women; and employment policies and practices of the Government to assure nondiscrimination on the basis of sex and to enhance constructive employment opportunities. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) For expenses necessary for performing the duties imposed by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, and the Act to provide conditions for the purchase of supplies and the making of contracts by the United States, approved June 30, 1936, as amended (41 U.S.C. 35-45), including reimbursement to State, Federal, and local agencies and their employees for inspection services rendered, [$17,715,000 $19,300,000. (29 U.S.C. 201-219, 251–262, Department of Labor Appropriation Act, 1963.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1961. $9 thousand; 1962, $122 thousand; 1963, $60 thousand; 1964, $60 thousand. The Division obtains compliance with minimum standards respecting wages, hours, and other employment conditions in industries engaged in interstate commerce and in certain establishments furnishing goods to the Government. 1. Enforcement.-Information media are used to inform employers and employees of their rights and responsibilities under the law. Investigations are made to correct violations and to assist employers in meeting legal requirements and workers in recovering wages due. During 1962 a total of 44,115 establishments were investigated and 212,608 employees were found to be due wages in the amount of $34 million of which employers agreed to pay $16.2 million. In 1963 and 1964, it is anticipated that investigation findings will increase as a result of a larger number of trained investigators being available for enforcement work than available during 1962. In 1964, the higher $1.25 minimum wage standard will apply to employees previously under the $1.15 rate and the 44-hour workweek standard will apply for the first time to employees in retail and other newly covered establishments. 2. Wage determinations.-During 1963 the 29 industries in Puerto Rico that have not reached the statutory minimum rates will be reviewed. In 1964, industry committees will be convened to recommend minimum wage rates under the Fair Labor Standards Act for 7 industries in the Virgin Islands and for 4 industries in American Samoa and to evaluate appeals from the 10% automatic increase in rates effective November 3, 1963, in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Regulations governing special minimum wages for learners, apprentices, messengers, and handicapped workers are being constantly reexamined. It is estimated that 3,200 applications for special minimum wage certificates will be received in 1963 and 3,500 in 1964, as compared to 2,900 in 1962. The wage minations program under the Walsh-Healey Act will be conducted at a level of 6 determinations in 1963 and 1964. deter 3. Regulations and research. Regulations and interpretations are prepared to give effect to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Emphasis will be directed to development and revision of issuances affected by amendments to the act and changes in industry practices. Economic are provided. Economic effects studies required by the For expenses necessary for the Office of the Solicitor [$4,261,000], $4,570,000 together with not to exceed [$122,000] $127,000 to be derived from the Employment Security Administration account, Unemployment Trust Fund. (Department of Labor Appropriation Act, 1963.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) (d) Legislation.-This activity provides analysis and reports on legislation and drafts of proposed legislation for the Department. (e) Labor-management laws. This activity provides legal advisory and litigation services for the Department under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act and the Welfare and Pension Plans Disclosure Act. 2. Field legal services.-At the regional level opinions and interpretations are provided to field officials of the Department. Enforcement of the various statutes administered by the Department is carried on in the field. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) Financing: Comparative transfers from other accounts (−).. For emergency preparedness functions Advances and reimbursements (-): Unemployment trust fund: Authorized (annual appropriation acts) Proposed increase in limitation due to pay increases Unobligated balance lapsing.... 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders. 1961, $15 thousand; 1962, $3 thousand; 1963, $3 thousand; 1964, $3 thousand. 1. Executive direction. This Office formulates governmental policy in matters affecting labor and directs all programs or functions assigned to the Department. 2. Management and central services.-Plans, manages, and evaluates program operations and renders central services to all Bureaus of the Department and to the Office of the Secretary. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 24 Printing and reproduction.. 25 Other services.. 26 Supplies and materials.... 31 Equipment............ Total costs... Change in selected resources.. 60 Permanent positions... 22 Positions other than permanent.. 48 48 Other personnel compensation.... 12 Personnel benefits.. 110 127 Personnel Summary 21 Travel and transportation of 22 Transportation of things.. Total number of permanent positions.. 23 Rent, communications, and utilities. 49 474 Full-time equivalent of other positions. 24 Printing and reproduction......... 21 4 Average number of all employees.. Number of employees at end of year. Average GS grade.. 7 25 Other services.... 7 24 487 26 Supplies and materials.. 37 31 495 Equipment...--- 12 Average GS salary. 8.6 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY General and special funds: SALARIES AND EXPENSES For expenses necessary for the Office of the Secretary of Labor, including expenses of commissions or boards to resolve labor-management disputes, [$2,026,000] $2,664,000, together with not to exceed [$132,000 $138,000 to be derived from the Employment |