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Public press releases: U.S. Department of Labor publishes 93 in May

There were 93 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Labor in May.


How politicians on Education and Labor Committee dealt with bills on June 14

There was activity on two bills related to the Education and Labor Committee on June 14.



Violations found at five locations prompt Wendy’s franchisee to take corrective actions at its 83 Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey restaurants

News Release: ALLENTOWN, PA - A Wendy’s restaurant franchisee who endangered minor-aged workers and permitted them to work more hours than the law allows at five Pennsylvania locations has taken steps to correct those violations, and to ensure future compliance at all of the restaurants it operates in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.


News Release: Today, House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Republican Leader Richard Burr (R-NC) sent a third letter to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona regarding the alarming breach of security and privacy violations of prospective college students.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


US Department of Labor reminds Midwest employers that workers need protection from dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors

News Release: KANSAS CITY, MO - As Midwest temperatures rise, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers not to ignore the dangers of working in a hot environment - indoors and out - and remember “Water. Rest. Shade." can be the difference between ending the workday safely or suffering serious illness or death.


34 press releases published in May by Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions

There were 34 press releases published by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in May.


US Department of Labor reminds Great Lakes region's employers that, workers need protection from dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors

News Release: CHICAGO - As Midwest temperatures rise, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers not to ignore the dangers of working in hot weather - indoors and out - and remember “Water. Rest. Shade." can be the difference between ending the workday safely or suffering serious injuries or worse.


Occupational Safety and Health Administration publishes 19 press releases in May

There were 19 press releases published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in May.


US Labor Department announces alliance with Kansas City Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Committee to promote workplace safety

News Release: KANSAS CITY, MO ‒ Recognizing the need for developing safe electrical work practices at the start of a career, the Kansas City Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee - a training apprenticeship program for electricians - has signed an alliance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration offices in Kansas City, Missouri, and Wichita, Kansas.


US Department of Labor reminds Dakota employers that workers need protection from the dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors

News Release: SIOUX FALLS, SD - As Midwest temperatures rise, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers not to ignore the dangers of working in a hot environment - indoors and out - and remember “Water. Rest. Shade." can be the difference between ending the workday safely, suffering serious injuries or worse.


There was activity on four bills related to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on June 13.



There was activity on one bill related to the Education and Labor Committee on June 13.


There are four releases scheduled to be published on June 15.


US Department of Labor reminds Dakota employers that workers, need protection from the dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors

News Release: SIOUX FALLS, SD - As Midwest temperatures rise, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers not to ignore the dangers of working in a hot environment - indoors and out - and remember “Water. Rest. Shade." can be the difference between ending the workday safely, suffering serious injuries or worse.


DOL-ETA offers new grant application process starting June 13

FY 2022 Foreign Labor Certification Grant Planning Guidance grant opened on June 13.


US Labor Department announces alliance with Kansas City Electrical, Apprenticeship and Training Committee to promote workplace safety

News Release: KANSAS CITY, MO ‒ Recognizing the need for developing safe electrical work practices at the start of a career, the Kansas City Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee - a training apprenticeship program for electricians - has signed an alliance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration offices in Kansas City, Missouri, and Wichita, Kansas.


There were seven notices published by the Labor Department in week ending June 11, according to the Federal Register.