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The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page rule on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


US Department of Labor cites global spice importer after worker suffers partial finger amputation at Jackson facility, levies $146K in penalties

News Release: JACKSON, AL - On Aug. 8, a 61-year-old maintenance employee of iSpice LLC in Jackson had part of his finger amputated while adding wrapping material to a machine that started and trapped his hand. His employer failed to ensure proper guarding was installed. The incident occurred less than six months...


News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Department of Education (Department) withdrew its proposal to end data collection on allegations and incidents of sexual assault by school staff members...


The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE” on Dec. 9.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Democrats’ Build Back Better Pipe Dreams Will Raise Child Care Costs for Many Families

News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement blasting Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and the House Select Committee on the Economy’s press conference touting child care provisions in Democrats’ massive spending bill...


US Department of Labor, Langlas & Associates align to promote worker safety during construction of Rocky Vista University medical school

News Release: BILLINGS, MT - The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Langlas & Associates Inc. have signed a strategic partnership to prevent serious hazards, and enhance workplace safety and health practices for workers on the Rocky Vista University construction project in Billings.


At Hearing to Consider Dr. Califf, Senator Murray Emphasizes FDA’s Important Work to Tackle COVID-19, Opioid Crisis, Youth Tobacco Use, and More

News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led a hearing to consider the nomination of Dr. Robert Califf to serve as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). At the hearing, Senator Murray emphasized...


History of violations: Dollar General continues to put workers at risk; company faces $321K in penalties after recent Alabama inspection

News Release: MOBILE, AL - As the nation’s largest discount retailer, Dollar General stores are widely known by shoppers in 46 states for their low-price merchandise. At the U.S. Department of Labor, the company is recognized for its long history of violations and repeated failures to protect its workers from on-the-job hazards.


News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Republican Leader Rick Allen sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Marty Walsh opposing DOL’s proposed rule, which prioritizes the interests of left-wing special interests, including the green lobby and union bosses, over those of American workers and retirees.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page rule on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a four page notice on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.