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US Department of Labor finds Louisiana landscape, pest control enterprise violated guest worker program; recovers $20K in back wages for 133 workers

News Release: CENTRAL, LA – An East Baton Rouge Parish landscape and pest control company failed to disclose housing deductions in its H-2B application and failed to pay for all meals during travel periods for 133 guest workers, a U.S. Department of Labor investigation has found. An investigation by the department’s ...


US Department of Labor, industry leaders, stakeholders call on employers, workers to combat surge in construction worker suicides

News Release: KANSAS CITY, MO – While the hazards most often associated with workplace deaths in the U.S. construction industry – falling, being struck-by or crushed by equipment or other objects, or suffering electrocution are well-known – a recent study finds that another potential killer is taking lives at an alarming rate.


US Department of Labor recovers $78K for 34 workers after investigations find overtime violations at three South Carolina auto centers

News Release: COLUMBIA, SC – Three South Carolina auto centers have paid more than $78,000 to 34 workers, recovered by the U.S. Department of Labor after its investigators found the employers failed to pay overtime in violation of federal law. An investigation by the department’s Wage and Hour Division at Graydon ...


Marianna facility for persons with developmental disabilities to pay $304K in back wages after US Department of Labor finds special wage rate violations

News Release: MARIANNA, FL – A state-funded center for persons with developmental disabilities in northern Florida will pay $304,466 in back wages to 163 workers due to incomplete training and recordkeeping in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.


US Department of Labor recovers more than $235K in back wages for 131 workers of Georgia home healthcare service

News Release: ATLANTA – Home care aides tend to the needs of people when they are most vulnerable, often putting their own health at risk. A U.S. Department of Labor investigation found that an Atlanta-area home care service failed to pay these essential workers the overtime they earned and are legally due.


US Department of Labor announces $3.5M funding opportunity to establish hub for technical assistance tools, resources across public workforce system

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of up to $3.5 million in grant funding to establish a centralized resource for sharing proven practices and technical assistance tools to strengthen and improve outcomes for the public workforce system.


US Department of Labor, industry leaders, stakeholders call on employers, workers to combat surge in construction worker suicides

News Release: KANSAS CITY, MO – While the hazards most often associated with workplace deaths in the U.S. construction industry – falling, being struck-by or crushed by equipment or other objects, or suffering electrocution are well-known – a recent study finds that another potential killer is taking lives at an alarming rate.


US Department of Labor recovers more than $235K in back wages for 131 workers of Georgia home healthcare service

News Release: ATLANTA – Home care aides tend to the needs of people when they are most vulnerable, often putting their own health at risk. A U.S. Department of Labor investigation found that an Atlanta-area home care service failed to pay these essential workers the overtime they earned and are legally due.


Marianna facility for persons with developmental disabilities to pay $304K in back wages after US Department of Labor finds special wage rate violations

News Release: MARIANNA, FL – A state-funded center for persons with developmental disabilities in northern Florida will pay $304,466 in back wages to 163 workers due to incomplete training and recordkeeping in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.


US Department of Labor recovers $78K for 34 workers after investigations find overtime violations at three South Carolina auto centers

News Release: COLUMBIA, SC – Three South Carolina auto centers have paid more than $78,000 to 34 workers, recovered by the U.S. Department of Labor after its investigators found the employers failed to pay overtime in violation of federal law. An investigation by the department’s Wage and Hour Division at Graydon ...


US Department of Labor finds Louisiana landscape, pest control enterprise violated guest worker program; recovers $20K in back wages for 133 workers

News Release: CENTRAL, LA – An East Baton Rouge Parish landscape and pest control company failed to disclose housing deductions in its H-2B application and failed to pay for all meals during travel periods for 133 guest workers, a U.S. Department of Labor investigation has found. An investigation by the department’s ...


Week ending August 8: Labor Department publishes 6 notices

There were six notices published by the Labor Department in week ending August 8, according to the Federal Register.


Labor Department publishes 40 notices in July

There were 40 notices published by the Labor Department in July, according to the Federal Register.


US Department of Labor enters agreement with disposable medical device manufacturer to resolve alleged hiring discrimination in Utah

News Release: SOUTH JORDAN, UT – The U.S. Department of Labor and Merit Services Inc., a manufacturer of disposable medical devices, have entered into a conciliation agreement to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination.


Pensacola auto dealer pays $36K in back wages to resolve minimum wage, overtime violations found in US Department of Labor investigation

News Release: PENSACOLA, FL – Employees at a Pensacola car dealership received more money in their paychecks after a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation found the auto dealer failed to pay minimum wage and overtime as required under the Fair Labor Standards Act.


US Department of Labor enters agreement with disposable medical device manufacturer to resolve alleged hiring discrimination in Utah

News Release: SOUTH JORDAN, UT – The U.S. Department of Labor and Merit Services Inc., a manufacturer of disposable medical devices, have entered into a conciliation agreement to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination.


Pensacola auto dealer pays $36K in back wages to resolve minimum wage, overtime violations found in US Department of Labor investigation

News Release: PENSACOLA, FL – Employees at a Pensacola car dealership received more money in their paychecks after a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation found the auto dealer failed to pay minimum wage and overtime as required under the Fair Labor Standards Act.


Public notices: Labor Department publishes 12 in week ending August 1

There were 12 notices published by the Labor Department in week ending August 1, according to the Federal Register.


US Department of Labor urges workers, employers and public to be aware of hazards after Tropical Storm Henri

News Release: BOSTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration urges response crews and residents to recognize the hazards created by flooding, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees and storm debris in areas affected by Tropical Storm Henri.


US Department of Labor urges workers, employers and public to be aware of hazards after Tropical Storm Henri

News Release: BOSTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration urges response crews and residents to recognize the hazards created by flooding, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees and storm debris in areas affected by Tropical Storm Henri.