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OSHA finds three California contractors failed to conduct inspections, identify hazards in investigation of fatal incident at Agua Caliente Casino

News Release: CATHEDRAL CITY, CA – Just a month after the new Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City opened, a metal gate near the casino’s loading dock collapsed, crushing a 41-year-old construction worker under its 3,000-pound weight.


US Department of Labor recovers more than $150K in wages after investigation finds federal contractor failed to pay employees properly

News Release: NASHVILLE, TN – A federal contractor that provides transportation and parking valet service for veterans attending medical appointments has paid $158,068 in back wages to 66 workers to resolve violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act found in a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation.


US Department of Labor recovers more than $150K in wages after investigation finds federal contractor failed to pay employees properly

News Release: NASHVILLE, TN – A federal contractor that provides transportation and parking valet service for veterans attending medical appointments has paid $158,068 in back wages to 66 workers to resolve violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act found in a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation.


OSHA finds three California contractors failed to conduct inspections, identify hazards in investigation of fatal incident at Agua Caliente Casino

News Release: CATHEDRAL CITY, CA – Just a month after the new Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City opened, a metal gate near the casino’s loading dock collapsed, crushing a 41-year-old construction worker under its 3,000-pound weight.


OSHA cites High Springs roofing contractor for workplace safety failures for the 8th time; proposes $183K in penalties

News Release: High Springs, FL – Despite the unfortunate truth that more than 800 construction workers in the U.S. die each year in job-related incidents – with falls the leading cause – a federal workplace safety inspection has cited a High Springs roofing contractor for the eighth time for failing to protect workers from fatal fall hazards and other dangers.


US Department of Labor launches additional employment, career workshops to provide support to transitioning military spouses

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has launched five additional pilot workshops to support military spouses in meeting their employment and career goals.


US Department of Labor launches additional employment, career workshops to provide support to transitioning military spouses

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has launched five additional pilot workshops to support military spouses in meeting their employment and career goals.


OSHA cites High Springs roofing contractor for workplace safety failures for the 8th time; proposes $183K in penalties

News Release: High Springs, FL – Despite the unfortunate truth that more than 800 construction workers in the U.S. die each year in job-related incidents – with falls the leading cause – a federal workplace safety inspection has cited a High Springs roofing contractor for the eighth time for failing to protect workers from fatal fall hazards and other dangers.


Notice published by Labor Department on May 17

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Labor Department publishes notice on May 14

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


US Department of Labor reaches agreement with Conduent Inc. to resolve alleged hiring discrimination at Oklahoma facility

News Release: YUKON, OK – The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a conciliation agreement with Conduent Inc. to resolve alleged systemic hiring discrimination against Black, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander applicants for customer care assistant positions at its Yukon facility.


US Department of Labor reaches agreement with Conduent Inc. to resolve alleged hiring discrimination at Oklahoma facility

News Release: YUKON, OK – The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a conciliation agreement with Conduent Inc. to resolve alleged systemic hiring discrimination against Black, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander applicants for customer care assistant positions at its Yukon facility.


OSHA, Maine Brewers’ Guild, Maine Department of Labor’s  Workplace Safety and Health Division partner to promote worker safety

News Release: AUGUSTA, ME – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration , Maine Department of Labor Workplace Safety and Health Division (SafetyWorks!) and the Maine Brewers’ Guild have formed an alliance to promote worker safety and health in the Maine brewing industry. The alliance ...


US Department of Labor announces 18-month delay to rule  affecting prevailing wage for certain immigrants, non-immigrants

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an 18-month delay in the effective date of the final rule, “Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States.” Published in January 2021, the final rule affects employers seeking ...


US Department of Labor recovers more than $530K in back wages  after investigation finds Florida employer missed multiple payrolls

News Release: Hallandale, FL – Construction industry employers owe it to their workers to pay them their hard-earned wages on time for their long hours and often demanding, physical labor.


Rule published by Labor Department on May 13

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


What did Labor Department publish on May 13?

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


Notice published on May 13 by Labor Department

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


US Department of Labor announces 18-month delay to rule  affecting prevailing wage for certain immigrants, non-immigrants

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an 18-month delay in the effective date of the final rule, “Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States.” Published in January 2021, the final rule affects employers seeking ...


US Department of Labor announces ‘America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion’ is 2021 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the theme for 2021 National Disability Employment Awareness Month is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.” Held each October, the annual commemoration raises awareness about disability employment issues, and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.