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US Department of Labor proposes $1.3M in penalties for metro-area roofing, contractor after second employee suffers fatal fall in 3 years

News Release: TARRYTOWN, NY - A Nanuet roofing and siding contractor with a significant history of safety violations and penalties now faces an additional $1,343,363 in penalties after the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigated another fatal fall by a company employee, the second in three years.


The US Labor Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOL-ETA offers new grant application process starting Aug. 22

Community Projects ETA/Congressionally Directed Spending Grants grant opened on Aug. 22.


New notice from Labor Department to be published on Aug. 23

There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 23.


There were seven notices published by the Labor Department in week ending Aug. 27, according to the Federal Register.


“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record  on Jan. 2, 2020

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House section on page H12305 on Jan. 2, 2020


US Department of Labor, New Jersey agencies renew alliance  to promote workplace safety, health among employers, workers

News Release: TRENTON- To continue to promote workplace safety and health in New Jersey workplaces, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today joined with the state’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the New Jersey State Industrial Safety Committee in renewing an alliance to help protect the Garden State’s workers.


US Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury issue final rules to clarify federal process to protect against surprise billing

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury today issued final rules concerning standards related to the arbitration process implementing the No Surprises Act, a bipartisan law to protect consumers against surprise medical bills.


Education and Labor Committee and the bills it addressed on Aug. 19

There was activity on two bills related to the Education and Labor Committee on Aug. 19.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


US Department of Labor announces programs to support Biden-Harris administration’s Justice40 initiative

News Release: WASHINGTON - To support the Biden-Harris administration’s progress in advancing environmental justice, the U.S. Department of Labor has added programs to the Justice40 initiative. The Justice40 initiative aims to deliver 40 percent of the overall benefits of climate, clean energy, training and workforce development, and other federal investments to disadvantaged communities.


Notice published by Labor Department on Aug. 19

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 22.


Labor Department discusses Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans; Nominations for Vacancies on Aug. 19

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Labor Department discusses Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition on Aug. 19

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Tampa Marco’s Pizza franchisee pays nearly $8K in penalties after allowing 15-year-olds to work outside permitted hours, engage in hazardous duties

News Release: Employer: American Pizza Empire LLC Marco’s Pizza 5918 Providence Road Riverview, FL 33578 Investigation findings: U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigators found American Pizza Empire LLC - operating as Marcos Pizza in Riverview - allowed three, 15-year-old workers to work ...