Stories by Labor Gazette on Federal Newswire

News Release: ROSEMONT, IL – US Foods will pay $159,550 in back pay and interest to 114 female and Black job 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 found at its Bensenville distribution facility. The company will also offer jobs to 16 applicants.

US Department of Labor sues Pennsylvania manufacturing company, owner for firing employee in retaliation for reporting safety concerns

News Release: PLAINS TOWNSHIP, PA – The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit against a Luzerne County paper products manufacturing company and its owner after they fired a worker for raising safety concerns and asking several times for safety gloves to operate a shredder and baler. Prior to the employee suffering injury while operating the machine, their supervisor denied multiple requests for protective equipment.

US Department of Labor orders Lansing chemical manufacturer to reinstate whistleblower who questioned accounting practices

News Release: LANSING, MI – After an account manager continually expressed concerns and objections about a proposed accounting practice they believed to be illegal, Equistar Chemicals L.P. in Lansing placed the account manager on a performance improvement program and, ultimately, fired them.

Labor Department publishes notice on June 28

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published by Labor Department on June 28

The US Labor Department published a seven page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

CORRECTED: US Department of Labor, Bechtel subsidiary reach agreement to resolve alleged gender-based pay discrimination in Houston

News Release: HOUSTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a conciliation agreement with Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals Inc., to resolve alleged pay discrimination affecting 22 female employees at its Houston location.

CORRECTED: US Department of Labor, Bechtel subsidiary reach agreement to resolve alleged gender-based pay discrimination in Houston

News Release: HOUSTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a conciliation agreement with Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals Inc., to resolve alleged pay discrimination affecting 22 female employees at its Houston location.

What did Labor Department publish on June 25?

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

Notice published on June 25 by Labor Department

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

US Department of Labor announces availability of more than $21M in grants for training on workplace hazards, infectious diseases

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced funding opportunities for more than $21 million in Occupational Safety and Health Administration training grants for non-profit organizations.

US Department of Labor to host webinar for Southeastern construction contractors seeking, working on federal contracts

News Release: RALEIGH, NC – The U.S. Department of Labor encourages construction companies and contractors in the Southeast that hold federal contracts or have an interest in obtaining one to take advantage of an upcoming educational webinar on Tuesday, June 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. EDT.

Labor Department publishes notice on June 24

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published by Labor Department on June 24

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

What did Labor Department publish on June 24?

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published on June 24 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Labor Department publishes notice on June 24

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published by Labor Department on June 24

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

What did Labor Department publish on June 24?

The US Labor Department published a four page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published on June 24 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Labor Department publishes notice on June 24