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US Department of Labor cautions 401(k) plan fiduciaries to exercise extreme care as they consider cryptocurrencies

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today published compliance assistance for 401(k) plan fiduciaries considering plan investments in cryptocurrencies, in an effort aimed at protecting the retirement savings of U.S. workers.


US Department of Labor investigation of amputation injury finds  serious, repeat violations at Greensboro US Postal Service facility

News Release: GREENSBORO, NC - An employee working as a mechanic at the U.S. Postal Service’s distribution center in Greensboro suffered a life-changing injury on Sept. 27, 2021. The worker’s arm was amputated after contacting a machine that had a safety guard removed.


Labor Department discusses Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records on March 10

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on March 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on March 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Labor Department publish on March 10?

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on March 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Labor Department, construction company focusing on 'worker safety and health training' at Medical West project in Alabama

A new partnership was formed aimed at preventing worker injuries during construction at the University of Alabama's Medical West project.


US Department of Labor offers new resources to help combat employer retaliation against workers who exercise their legal rights

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division today published and launched several resources to help combat retaliation by employers against employees for exercising their worker rights. These resources include the following:


US Department of Labor fines New Jersey auto parts seller $1.2M for 33 workplace safety, health violations following worker’s serious hand injury

News Release: CAMDEN, NJ - On Sept. 9, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration initiated an inspection of My Auto Store after a vehicle lift crushed a worker’s hand in Camden. The agency determined that The Auto Store LLC - operator of the automobile dismantling company - failed to have proper safeguards in place to protect employees from an accidental machine startup.


Foxx Reacts to Biden’s Davis-Bacon Regulations

News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) gave the following statement after the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division released a proposed rule to update Davis-Bacon Act regulations regarding prevailing wages on federal construction projects...


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Allen: Committee Republicans are working to make the future of American retirees more secure

News Release: Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Republican Leader Rick Allen (R-GA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a subcommittee hearing on the future of our retirement system...


News Release: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s federal court ruling on surprise medical billing...


“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1017-S1019 on March 7


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request discussed on March 9 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Preventable tragedy: US Department of Labor investigation of zip-line worker’s fatal fall finds workplace safety failures

News Release: SAN DIEGO - A federal workplace safety investigation found that a 34-year-old worker’s fatal fall might have been prevented had the operator of a Pauma Valley zip-line attraction implemented required safety measures.


US Department of Labor administrative judge orders Frostproof farm labor contractor to pay $249K in back wages, penalties in settlement agreement

News Release: FROSTPROOF, FL - A federal judge approved a settlement with a Frostproof farm labor contractor - Jose M. Gracia Harvesting Inc. - who the U.S. Department of Labor found shortchanged workers and failed to provide them with safe and sanitary living conditions - a practice that will require him to pay back wages and a civil money penalty.


News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement regarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) latest guidance on mask mandates in schools...


Labor Department discusses Proposed Exemptions From Certain Prohibited Transaction Restrictions on March 9

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Murray, Jayapal, Murkowski Push to Help Survivors Get Critical Sexual Assault Examinations Passes as Part of VAWA

News Release: WASHINGTON - As part of the omnibus package, Congress passed key provisions of the Survivors’ Access to Supportive Care Act (SASCA), as part of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).