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There were 25 notices published by the Labor Department in week ending Feb. 26, according to the Federal Register.



Discounting Safety: Alabama, Georgia inspections show Dollar General continues to ignore workplace safety, putting employees’ safety at risk

News Release: ATLANTA - A series of federal workplace safety and health inspections at four Dollar General stores in Alabama and Georgia in the summer of 2021 found the nationwide discount retailer’s long history of exposing employees to dangerous working conditions continues.


US Department of Labor recovers $315K in overtime wages for 158 home care workers, after investigation finds Napa employer shortchanged them

News Release: AMERICAN CANYON, CA - A federal investigation has recovered $315,536 in back wages for 158 workers of American Canyon home care agency where the owner and CEO unlawfully required hourly employees who earned significant overtime to sign an agreement to be paid straight time for up to 160 hours per pay period.


US Department of Labor recovers $2K in back wages, damages; assesses $7K in penalties for violations by three Jacksonville pizzerias

News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL - The miscalculation of overtime wages and child labor violations have taken a slice of the profits from the operator of three Jacksonville pizzerias, following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor.


Bimbo Bakeries will pay $131K to resolve alleged hiring discrimination identified in US Department of Labor audit of Nebraska baking plant

News Release: BELLEVUE, NE - A company known for baking some of the nation’s leading brands will pay $131,216 in back pay and interest to 134 qualified female applicants as part of an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs to resolve alleged hiring discrimination at a Bellevue, Nebraska baking facility.


US Department of Labor announces Pacific Coast Safety Fest, March 14-17

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. Department of Labor and other stakeholders are offering workers, employers, educators, safety and health professionals and others a unique, virtual opportunity to increase their knowledge of workplace safety and health issues during Pacific Coast Safety Fest, March 14-17, 2022.


US Department of Labor recovers $221K in back wages, damages for nursing staff after re-investigation again finds violations at treatment facility

News Release: LAUREL RUN, PA - An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor recovered $221,307 in back wages and damages for 32 nursing staff employees of a Luzerne County treatment center found to be intentionally shortchanging workers of their overtime pay repeatedly.


US Department of Labor cites Ohio contractor for exposing roofers to deadly fall hazards for 6th time since 2018

News Release: HARTVILLE, OH - A Hartsville contractor has been cited for the sixth time since 2018 for exposing workers to deadly fall hazards on two separate Ohio job sites.




Murray, Casey Demand Answers Following Abbott Recall of Contaminated Infant Formula

News Release: Dear Mr. Ford: Last week, Abbott made public that contaminated powder infant formulas manufactured at its Sturgis, Michigan plant have led to multiple infant hospitalizations and one death. While the voluntary recall of three types of formula-Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare-is a critical step to ensuring...


Notice published on Feb. 25 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


US Department of Labor seeks nominations for member  of Workforce Information Advisory Council

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor invites interested parties to submit nominations for individuals to serve on the federal Workforce Information Advisory Council and announces the procedures for those nominations.



Federal judge affirms US Department of Labor citations, penalties against Bergen County construction contractor for willfully exposing workers to falls

News Release: PALISADES PARK, NJ - An administrative law judge with the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission affirmed willful, repeat and serious citations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration to Framing Specialist Inc., a Palisades Park construction contractor, who exposed workers to fall and safety hazards at two Bergen County work sites.


US Department of Labor announces Apprenticeship Building America program, $113M in available funds to strengthen, modernize Registered Apprenticeships

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a grant program to strengthen, modernize, expand and diversify its Registered Apprenticeship Program to enable more workers to earn while they learn and find reliable pathways to the middle class.


Meeting of the President's Committee on the International Labor Organization discussed on Feb. 25 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


US Department of Labor announces Tennessee Valley Authority  training program, partnership at Memphis’ Hooks Job Corps Center

News Release: MEMPHIS, TN - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a partnership between the Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center and the Tennessee Valley Authority to provide technical expertise and training to students and establish a pipeline of trained and skilled workers for the electric utility corporation’s service area.