9.2 9.2 9.1 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1962, $12 thousand; 1963, $15 thousand; 1964, $15 thousand; 1965, $15 thousand. 2 Reimbursements from non-Federal sources are derived from payments for reproduction of pension plans and financial reports (29 U.S.C. 9-9(a)). 1. Improving State labor legislation.-This is accomplished by assisting States in administration of labor laws and enactment of labor legislation and by negotiating Federal-State agreements to eliminate duplication in inspection. Assistance was provided to 50 States and the District of Columbia in 1963 in response to 2,100 requests. 2. Improving conditions of migratory workers.-Cooperation is maintained with Federal and State agencies and voluntary organizations to improve the working and living conditions of migratory workers. Secretariat is provided for the President's Committee on Migratory Labor. Services were provided to 49 States on migratory labor matters and assistance to 27 State committees in 1963. 3. Reducing industrial accidents.-This involves providing engineering consultation, technical advice, educational and promotional assistance in all phases of occupational accident prevention to States, labor unions, maritime and special industries, and Federal agencies. During 1963, 1,126 training courses were conducted for 28,258 trainees. 4. Protecting young workers and advancing their employment opportunities.-Research activities are carried out, information and advisory services are provided, annual back-to-school campaigns are promoted, and standards. for child-labor regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act are developed. 5. Promoting employment of the handicapped.-A continuing program of public information and education is conducted through the President's Committee to advance employment of the handicapped citizens. Cooperation is maintained with other groups interested in the field. including the Governors' committees in the States and 1,500 local committees. Average GS salary.. 1 Selected resources Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 14 1962, $17 thousand; 1963, $4 thousand; 1964, $4 thousand; 1965, $4 thousand. 1. Advancement of women's employment opportunities 2,639 4 2 23 many areas affecting women, including civil and political rights and labor legislation. 2. President's Commission on the Status of Women.The Commission completed its report, American Women, in October 1963. 3. Interdepartmental Committee and Citizens' Advisory Council on the Status of Women.-Under Executive Order 11126, the Interdepartmental Committee and Citizens' Advisory Council on the Status of Women were established on November 1, 1963, to assure effective and continuing leadership in advancing the status of women. The Committee is directed to maintain a continuing review and evaluation of the progress of Federal departments and agencies in advancing the status of women; stimulate cooperation among Federal agencies, State and local governments, State commissions on the status of women, and public and private organizations with programs in areas of special concern to women; encourage research on factors affecting the status of women in education, home and community activities, employment, social insurance, taxes, civil and political rights, labor legislation, and related matters; and report annually on activities of the Committee and Council to the President. The Council is to serve as a primary means for suggesting and stimulating action with private institutions, organizations, and individuals working for improvement of conditions of special concern to women. 1965 estimate 42 25 11 Personnel compensation: Permanent positions.. 598 Positions other than permanent.. 564 567 19 7 5 3 12 Personnel benefits... Total personnel compensation... 617 576 570 22 Transportation of things.. 21 Travel and transportation of 31 23 Rent, communications, and utilities. 20 21 31 Equipment... Total obligations. 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1962, $122 thousand; 1963, $69 thousand; 1964, $45 thousand; 1965, $45 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 1963 a total of 54,331 establishments were investigated and 312,428 employees were found to be due wages in the amount of $49.1 million of which employers agreed to pay $20.2 million. In 1964, it is anticipated that investigation findings will increase as a result of the greater productivity of trained investigators. An increase of 27 investigators is provided for 1965 to carry out the Division's new responsibilities resulting from the Equal Pay Act. 2. Wage determinations and regulations. During 1964 the minimum wage rates under the Fair Labor Standards 75 Act for 21 industries in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa will be reviewed. In 1965, industry committees will review the minimum wage rates of 22 industries in Puerto Rico. Regulations governing special minimum wages for learners, apprentices, messengers, and handicapped workers are being constantly reexamined. It is estimated that applications for special minimum wage certificates will be received at an annual rate of 2,900 during 1964 and 1965. The wage determinations program under the Walsh-Healey Act will be conducted at a level of six determinations in 1964 and 1965. 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. 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 reimbursements to State, Federal, and local agencies and their employees for inspection services rendered, [$19,300,000] $20,528,000. 262, Department of Labor Appropriation Act, 1964.) (29 U.S.C. 201-219, 251 3. Research and legislative analysis.--Economic research and analysis and development of statistical data are pro Positions other than permanent.. 75 61 61 [BUREAU OF] EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION General and special funds: BUREAU OF EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION SALARIES AND EXPENSES For necessary administrative expenses and not to exceed [$111,000] $113,600 for the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board, [$4,275,000] $4,401,000, together with not to exceed $60,000 to be derived from the fund created by section 44 of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 944). (5 U.S.C. 751-800; 33 U.S.C. 901-905; 42 U.S.C. 1651–1659, 1701-1717; Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1946, 60 Stat. 1095; Reorganization Plan No. 19 of 1950, 64 Stat. 1271; Department of Labor Appropriation Act, 1964.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 154 154 1965 1963 1964 actual estimate estimate 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; "Civilian War Benefits" in the Federal Security Agency Appropriacontinuation of payment of benefits as provided for under the head tion 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(c) and 5(f) of the War Claims Act of 1948 (50 U.S.C. App. 2012); [$53,838,000,1 $52,650,000, together with such amount as may be necessary to be [advanced from] charged to the subsequent year appropriation for the payment of compensation and other benefits for any period subsequent to March 31 of the year: 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 and regulations shall be construed to include the nature and extent of the proofs and evidence required to establish the right to such benefits without regard to the date of the injury or death for which claim is made. (5 U.S.C. 785; 42 U.S.C. 1701; 50 U.S.C. 2001-3013; Public Law 86-233, 73 Stat. 469; Department of Labor Appropriation Act, 1964.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Program by activities: 1. Federal civilian employees benefits.. 2. Armed Forces reservists benefits.. 291 307 3. War Claims Act benefits...... New obligational authority (appropriation) 65,221 53,838 52,650 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 during World War II. 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. WORKLOAD 4,362 4,420 4,857 Transferred to "Operating expenses, Public Buildings Service," General Services Administration (76 Stat. 728). -64 110,000 4,420 4,857 A supplemental appropriation for 1964 is proposed for separate transmittal. Proposed for separate transmittal: EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION CLAIMS AND EXPENSES 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: 1962, $23 thousand; 1963, $52. thousand; 1964, $52 thousand; 1965, $52 thousand. 1. Departmental program activities-(a) Litigation. This activity includes supervision of enforcement of Federal labor standards statutes; litigation and legal services in the administration of several workmen's compensation laws including the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, the Longshoremen's and Harborworkers' Compensation Act, the Defense Bases Act, and the District of Columbia Act; and subrogation and third-party cases involving death or injury claims of Federal employees. 4,746 200 20 34 5,000 Criminal cases. Civil cases CASES CLOSED 5,000 Under existing legislation, 1964.-A supplemental appropriation of $5,000 thousand is proposed to provide for the increased costs of benefits resulting from the Postal Service and Federal Employees Salary Act of 1962 and to finance 1963 obligations of $1,546 thousand deferred for payment from 1964 funds. Administrative hearings. Total cases closed... Back wage recoveries attributable to litigation (in thousands of dollars) Fines in criminal cases (in thousands of dollars). $2,050 $2,015 $2,400 $2,600 $114 $137 $140 $145 (b) Interpretations and opinions.-The Office of the Solicitor provides legal interpretations to the various |